Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - 6B Medical Telemetry

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Robust healthcare benefits

403b

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the 6B Medical Telemetry Unit at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. The role supports the Nurse Manager in clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality care and cost-effective delivery on a 6th-floor inpatient unit.

The position requires an RN with a BSN and an MSN within 5 years of promotion, or an equivalent Master’s, plus active Delaware licensure and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Delaware or compact state required.
• BSN preferred; MSN within 5 years of promotion.
• BLS certification required.
• 5 years clinical and leadership experience.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for nursing practice and delivery of care.
• Share 24-hour accountability for daily operational activity.
• Directly supervise nursing and technical personnel; oversee staffing and scheduling.
• Participate in hiring, promotion, salary adjustment, and termination decisions.
• Mentor staff and support professional development and succession planning.
• Analyze operations to implement changes and improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff supervision

Hiring decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in nursing/healthcare/business management

If no BSN, Master’s degree in nursing

BLS Certification

Professional certification in a related nursing specialty

Current nursing licensure in Delaware 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.
• 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 - $86.45

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/

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 Nov 30, 2026

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website