Assistant Nurse Manager, Specialty

CHOC; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for a specialty unit in Orange, CA. The role oversees patient care delivery, supervises RNs and staff, and leads daily huddles and quality meetings. The ACM drives quality, efficiency, and staff development within the unit.

Requires RN licensure and a Bachelor’s in Nursing; MSN or healthcare-related master’s preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• MSN or related master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years nursing experience with leadership shown.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care delivery and workflow for the designated unit.
• Directly supervise RNs, clinical staff, and unit personnel.
• Lead staff meetings, daily huddles, and quality audits.
• Handle hiring, firing, performance evaluations and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Quality audits

Communication

Problem solving

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

MSN preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

## Assistant Nurse Manager, SpecialtyApply: St. Joseph Medical Tower: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-33475**Work Location**Orange, California**Work Shift**Day – 08hrs (United States of America)**Why CHOC?**At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.**Environmental Sustainability Statement**Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.**Job Summary**The Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager (ACM) will be responsible and accountable for over-seeing the patient care delivery and workflow of a designated Care Unit. Directly supervises RN’s, Clinical Associates, department Technicians, Unit Assistants, and Support Staff in all aspects, including hiring/firing, performance evaluation and management, mentoring, scheduling and addressing employee relations. Duties also include completing daily or shift specific quality audits and visibility boards, facilitating daily huddles with staff, leading staff/quality meetings, delivering quality patient-centered care in a fiscally responsible manner, and rounding with patients and families.**Pay Range**Minimum $127,442 Midpoint $168,854 Maximum $210,267*Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.***Experience:**\\* Required: Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience. Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience in the area they are applying. Minimum one (1) year of Charge nurse experience with demonstrated leadership skills preferred and/or equivalent experience.\\* Preferred: 4+ of leadership experience managing in the healthcare industry. Four years experience in clinical specialty.**Education:**\\*Required: Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing. Bachelor's Degree required.\\* Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited school or Master's degree in healthcare-related field.**Special Skills:** Demonstrated strength in building and articulating a vision and setting goals. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills to understand and anticipate the impact and opportunities across multiple critical projects. Ability to build and establish positive relationships. Able to read; write and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Access. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.**Licensure:**\\* Required: Active Registered Nursing Licensure (RN), Basic Life Supports (BLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS). Specialty Certification (ANCC) within 2 years of hire**Work Environments - Functional Demand:**Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).## **Physical Activity Requirements:**Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation**Physical Activity Lifting**Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%**Sensory Requirements:**Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision**Environment Requirements:**Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations**Non-Discrimination Statement:**CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.