Assistant Nurse Manager Per Diem

Butler; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Hospital is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to provide leadership and clinical oversight for a designated patient care unit. This role supports the Nurse Director in daily operations, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring high‑quality patient care in alignment with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

The position includes direct patient care responsibilities as needed, staff development, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing settings preferred.
• Leadership and supervisory skills for interprofessional teams.
• Familiarity with ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the designated unit.
• Provide direct patient care as needed and serve as a clinical resource.
• Supervise, teach, and evaluate nursing staff, mental health workers, intake coordinators, students and volunteers.
• Ensure accurate documentation of nursing care in medical records.
• Promote a cooperative team environment and address unit issues.
• Assist in hiring, orientation, and in-service education for staff.
• Monitor compliance with standards of care and develop corrective plans as needed.

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides leadership and clinical oversight for a designated patient care unit. This position supports the Nurse Director in managing daily operations, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care in accordance with Butler Hospital policies, ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, and regulatory requirements. The role includes direct patient care responsibilities, staff development, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides leadership and clinical oversight for a designated patient care unit. This position supports the Nurse Director in managing daily operations, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care in accordance with Butler Hospital policies, ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, and regulatory requirements. The role includes direct patient care responsibilities, staff development, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Service Standards

• Consistently adhere to Butler Hospital service standards, including caring attitude, professionalism, confidentiality, and safety practices.

Unit Management

• Oversee daily operations of the unit.
• Act as a resource for clinical expertise and provide direct patient care as needed.
• Supervise, teach, and evaluate nursing staff, mental health workers, intake coordinators, students, and volunteers.
• Ensure accurate documentation of nursing care in medical records.
• Promote a cooperative team environment and intervene to resolve unit issues.

Leadership

• Assist in hiring, orientation, and in-service education for staff.
• Monitor compliance with standards of care and develop corrective plans as needed.