ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER (Surgery)

American Advanced Management; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-union position

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

American Advanced Management is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead a 12‑hour nursing unit, coordinating staff, acuity, and census to guide patient care decisions. You will oversee clinical delivery and participate in safe, high‑quality care while supporting family needs and unit operations.

Responsibilities include directing the nursing team, responding to staff requests, and performing rounds to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BSN preferred; if not possessed, enrollment toward degree within 1 year and completion within 5 years.
• Minimum 2 years relevant clinical experience in an acute care facility.
• One year minimum experience in a charge/relief charge role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel and coordinate operational activities on a 12-hour nursing unit.
• Direct clinical nursing care and ensure quality patient outcomes and family satisfaction.
• Conduct board rounds on each patient to assess needs and document care.
• Manage unit performance under supervision of Department Director and Hospital Supervisor.

Skills

Staff supervision

Nursing leadership

Clinical coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Assistant Nurse Manager

Position Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: supervision of personnel and coordination of the operational activities of a specific
nursing unit, basing decision-making on patient acuity, staff skills mix, and unit census for a 12-hour work shift. Directs the clinical
nursing care for patients on the assigned nursing unit. Demonstrates effective leadership skills, directing and participating with the nursing
care team, in the delivery of quality nursing care in a safe environment. Must respond to nursing personnel requests for actual patient
care assistance, and intervene as expert clinician, when necessary, to ensure quality patient outcomes and experience. Required to
conduct board rounds on each patient to ensure that patient and family needs are met. Manages performance of unit personnel. Under
the direction of the Department Director and Hospital Supervisor, provides administrative and clinical support in the provision of
quality patient care on the unit and shares in the financial management of the unit. Must maintain clinical competencies in unit, providing
direct patient care when necessary. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable
accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. Must participate in the Respiratory Protection
Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator. This is a non-union position. See Essential Job Functions.

Education

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education required qualifying for license as a registered nurse.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or allied health field preferred. If not possessed, required to initiate course of study towards degree
• within 1 year of hire or transfer and complete degree within 5 years of hire or transfer. All staff currently in this position must enroll
• in course of study for Bachelor's degree within 1 year and obtain it within 5 years of signing this job description.

Experience

• One year in a charge/relief charge position preferred.
• Minimum of two years relevant clinical experience in acute care facility.

Licenses/Certificates

• Current California Registered Nurse License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through AHA required
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required

Additional Unit Specific Certification Requirements

• [ Emergency, Pre-Op, OR/PACU, and Endoscopy Department.]
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate through AHA required

Additional Skills

• Basic knowledge of Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint )
• Must be able to type and use a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to open and respond to emails.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with physicians, medical center leadership, clinicians, and vendors
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function in a fast paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service orientation