Assistant Nurse Manager - PACU

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead the PACU department, ensuring quality patient care, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with physicians and the nursing team to maintain optimal operations and patient outcomes.

The ANM will manage budgets, schedule staff, supervise daily activities, and participate in performance improvement and education initiatives to uphold the hospital’s standards.

Qualifications

• BSN required; 1–3 years minimum acute care experience; 2+ years management/leadership experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse New York license; BLS and ACLS required on hire.
• Demonstrates leadership, budgeting awareness and ability to mentor staff.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assures delivery of quality nursing care in accordance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees department operations, staffing budgets, and FTE management.
• Develops department goals aligned with hospital mission and Magnet initiatives.
• Ensures staff orientation, competency, education, and compliance with policies.
• Participates in Performance Improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction efforts.
• Acts as a role model, coach, and resource for staff and peers.

Skills

Nursing leadership

RN licensure (NY)

Staff coaching

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning & delegation

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

BSN

CNML certification

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York
Department: WPH PACU
Work Shift: Day
Work Days: MON-FRI
Scheduled Hours: 10AM - 8PM
Hours Per Pay Period: 75
Pay Rate/Range: $130,983 - $170,000

Job Summary

In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager: Assures the delivery of quality department /clinical services in accordance with established hospital and regulatory/accreditation agency standards. Promotes a positive and professional image and is a role model, coach, mentor, problem solver and resource for staff and peers. Responsible and accountable for the overall operations of their assigned department. This includes and is not limited to development of department goals and objectives that are consistent with the hospital mission and strategic plan, the management of personnel, preparing/monitoring of and accountability for the department budgets. Responsible for management of FTE component of staffing budgets. Maintains 24-hour responsibility for nursing care provided on the unit. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the Health Care Team to assure the delivery of optimum age appropriate patient care. provides hospital supervision as required by the Division of Nursing. Participates in the development of Evidence based Standards of care for clinical area of responsibility. Assures employee compliance with hospital and Human Resources policies and procedures. Assures that employee competency and education requirements are satisfied as per hospital policy. Participates in the Performance Improvement Program as defined by the organization and the Division of Nursing. Assures the provision of a safe employee/patient environment. Maintains knowledge related to the operations of their department. Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within their department and hospital wide. Demonstrates positive customer service, fosters positive employee relations and assures that staff adheres to the Customer Service Behavioral Standards. Is supportive of hospital initiatives and projects and functions as a positive change agent. Participates in community service.

Essential Functions

• 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• 2. Develops and submits departmental goals and objectives that are aligned with the Nursing and hospital strategic plans as required by the Division Administrator.
• 3. Conducts Interviews, hires, evaluates, counsels and terminates employees as per hospital policy.
• 4. Schedules staff based on budgeted staffing plan and department needs.
• 5. Updates FTE component of staffing budgets on a continuous basis
• 6. Develops and submits operating and capital budgets and reports variances as required to the Division Administrator.
• 7. Assures compliance with governmental, state regulations and accreditation standards.
• 8. Assures completion of staff orientation, annual and ongoing competency and education requirements.
• 9. Provides house supervision as required by the Division of Nursing.
• 10. Attends and participates in educational programs or activities to maintain current level of knowledge or expertise to manage department.
• 10. Periodically provides direct patient care as needed.
• 11. Participates and assures department involvement in ongoing Performance Improvement initiatives to support quality metrics such as core measures and patient satisfaction as required.
• 12. Develops evidence-based standards of care, policies and procedures, etc. as needed for area of responsibility.
• 13. Ensures service excellence initiatives and achieves organizational goals for patient satisfaction.
• 14. Attends all meetings as required.
• 15. Conducts staff meetings monthly to update staff and/or address department issues and records meeting minutes for all staff.
• 16. Utilizes multiple methodologies to communicate information.
• 17. Adheres to safety standards for employees and patients.
• 18. Participates in committees, task forces, projects, etc. as required.
• 19. Submits all other work reports as required/requested by the Division Administrator.
• 20. Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice.
• 21. Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• 22. Delegates activities to staff according to the tenets of the NYS Nurse Practice Act
• 23. Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics.
• 24. Adheres to all WPH standards of care, policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, behavioral standards, completion of annual mandatory education and completion of annual health assessment
• 25. Creates and maintains a culture of shared governance.
• 26. Works with the Magnet program director to align initiatives with the strategic plan and critical components of a Magnet Organization.
• 27. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BSN Required 1-3 years Minimum of 2 years relevant acute care experience Required.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of management skills (Low proficiency) Previous management/leadership experience preferred (Low proficiency).
• Ability to function as a staff RN (High proficiency).
• Demonstrates excellence in clinical skills (High proficiency).
• Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal) (High proficiency).
• Teamwork (High proficiency).
• Adaptability (High proficiency).
• Planning, Organization & Delegation Skills (High proficiency).
• Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision-Making Skills (High proficiency).
• Stress Tolerance (Medium proficiency).
• Requires continuous communication with patients, staff and visitors of all educational levels. (High proficiency).
• Requires frequent use of computers and other office equipment. (Medium proficiency).
• Must be able to rapidly assess and respond to situational needs of patients, staff and visitors. (High proficiency).
• Must be able to adapt to a high stress environment with frequent interruptions. (High proficiency).
• Registered Nurse New York - New York State Board of Nursing Upon Hire Required.
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association Required.
• CNML-CERTIFIED NURSE MANAGER AND LEADER - AONL - AMERICAN ORGANIZATION FOR NURSING LEADERSHIP CNML or certification in area of specialty required within (3) years of hire/transfer into the ANM role Required.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.