Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - 6B Medical Telemetry

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 112,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System in Newark, DE is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) for the 6B Medical Telemetry Unit. The role shares 24-hour accountability with the Nurse Manager and supports administrative direction for clinical nursing practice to deliver high-quality, cost-effective patient care.

The position requires a BSN (or MSN if no BSN), an advanced degree within 5 years of promotion, BLS and a professional nursing certification, plus 5 years of clinical/leadership experience and

Qualifications

• BSN is required; if no BSN, MSN is required.
• Master's degree in nursing/healthcare or business management is required or must be enrolled to obtain within 5 years of promotion.
• BLS Certification is required and professional certification in a related nursing specialty is required.
• 5 years of appropriate clinical and leadership experience.
• Current nursing licensure in the State of Delaware or a compact state.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for nursing practice and delivery of high-quality care.
• Share 24-hour responsibility and accountability for daily operational activity.
• Directly supervise nursing and technical staff; assess proficiency, staffing needs, and performance; counsel staff as needed.
• Participate in hiring, promotion, and salary decisions; model professional behavior and support staff development.
• Identify strategies to improve knowledge, professionalism, and staff competency; mentor staff on the floor.
• Identify potential future leaders and engage in succession planning.
• Analyze administrative and operational functions and implement system-wide improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in nursing/healthcare/business management

MSN if no BSN

BLS Certification

Professional certification in nursing specialty

5 years clinical/leadership experience

Delaware license or compact state

Job description

Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - 6B Medical Telemetry Unit

Hours: This position is full-time. Flexibility to work Day, Evening, and Night shifts. Weekend and Holiday requirements per the guidelines of the department

Newark, DE

We are seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager - 6B Medical Telemetry at Christiana Hospital to support the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective care for all patients and families associated with this patient care unit. Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operations with the Nurse Manager.

Highlights

• Step onto the leadership track!
• We offer competitive pay, robust healthcare benefits, 403b, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.
• You will have an opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of people in our community.

Christiana 6B Medical is recruiting for the position of Assistant Nurse Manager. This is a medical inpatient unit located on the 6th floor at Christiana Hospital. Shift Requirement is rotating Day/Evening/Midnight shifts - will be discussed further. Nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage per the guidelines of the department. This position seeks a motivated RN who will assist with administrative direction for clinical practice and efficient care delivery. The position will share 24-hour accountability and responsibility for all aspects of daily operations with the Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and delivery of high-quality and efficient care to all patients utilizing the services of this area.
• Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity.
• Directly supervises nursing and technical personnel: Assesses the proficiency of staff, oversees daily staffing and scheduling needs of the department, evaluates staff performance, and Counsels staff members when performance issues are identified.
• Participates in all hiring, promotion, salary adjustment, and termination decisions. Functions as a highly transparent role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors that support the professional development of staff and the strategic goals of CCHS.
• Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff.
• Directs, mentors, and supports all levels of staff on the floor.
• Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning.
• Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system-wide improvements.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's Degree in a nursing, healthcare or business management field required or currently enrolled to be obtained within 5 years of promotion into position.
• If no BSN, Master's degree in nursing is required.
• BLS Certification
• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty required.
• 5 years appropriate clinical and leadership experience in area or specialty.
• Current nursing licensure in the State of Delaware or compact state.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb, as per unit based Physical Demands checklist.

Hourly Pay Range: $54.03 - $86.45This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Oct 14, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/