Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical Acute Care

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) seeks an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support the Medical/Surgical unit’s day-to-day operations and lead a high-performing nursing team. This role partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and aligns staffing, budget, and governance initiatives.

The ANM will provide clinical and operational leadership, foster engagement, and collaborate with physicians and staff to advance nursing excellence and regulatory

Qualifications

• Current Georgia RN license.
• ADN or higher.
• If ADN-prepared, enrollment in a BSN program within 6 months of hire and completion within 3 years.
• National certification in a clinical or leadership specialty within 2 years of hire.
• Professional organization membership.
• Minimum 5 years RN experience with an ADN, or 3 years RN experience with a BSN or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of a Medical/Surgical nursing unit.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and resource management.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to nursing team members.
• Promote quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
• Partner with the Nurse Manager to achieve operational and budget goals.
• Support Professional Nursing Governance and Unit Practice Council activities.
• Foster strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Help drive employee engagement, professional development, and nursing excellence.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staffing

Patient care

Quality and safety

Regulatory readiness

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Coaching

Employee engagement

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

Job Category:

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/Schedule:

Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM), General Medical/Surgical Unit

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS)

Take the next step in your nursing leadership career at NGHS. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support the day-to-day operations of our Medical/Surgical unit while helping lead a high-performing team committed to exceptional patient care.

As the ANM, you will serve as an extension of the Nurse Manager, providing clinical and operational leadership, supporting staffing and patient care activities, fostering team engagement, and promoting a culture of nursing excellence. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, nurse leaders, educators, and frontline staff to ensure safe, high-quality care and outstanding patient outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Support daily operations of a Medical/Surgical nursing unit
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and resource management
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to nursing team members
• Promote quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives
• Partner with the Nurse Manager to achieve operational and budget goals
• Support Professional Nursing Governance and Unit Practice Council activities
• Foster strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Help drive employee engagement, professional development, and nursing excellence

Qualifications

Required

• Current Georgia RN license
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• If ADN-prepared, enrollment in a BSN program within 6 months of hire and completion within 3 years
• National certification in a clinical or leadership specialty within 2 years of hire
• Professional organization membership
• Minimum 5 years RN experience with an ADN, or 3 years RN experience with a BSN or higher

Preferred

• Charge Nurse or supervisory experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing
• Previous leadership experience in an acute care setting

Why NGHS?

Join a nationally recognized health system where nursing leaders are empowered to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact on patient care. At NGHS, you’ll find opportunities for professional development, shared governance, and career advancement while helping shape the future of nursing excellence.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.