Assistant Nurse Manager - Union Hospital Emergency Department

Christiana Care Health System; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, eye care

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans (403(b))

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Dependent care assistance

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

ChristianaCare Union Hospital is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Emergency Department leadership team. The ANM will manage staff, assist the Nurse Manager, and help ensure high-quality patient care on an off-shift schedule with some day shift.

Highlights include a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay with shift differentials, and opportunities for leadership development within a 27-bed ED and advanced radiology services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing required; MSN preferred.
• Five years of clinical and leadership experience preferred.
• Current nursing licensure and specialty certification.
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing and technical personnel; assesses staff proficiency and manages staffing and scheduling.
• Participates in hiring, promotion, and termination decisions; acts as a role model.
• Develops, implements, and monitors performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Identifies strategies to enhance staff knowledge and clinical competencies.
• Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements system-wide improvements.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare or Business Management

Job description

Assistant Nurse Manager - Union Hospital

Our Emergency Department at Union Hospital seeks a full-time Assistant Nurse Manager. This individual will share responsibility and accountability for the team. The Assistant Nurse Manager will work an off-shift schedule, with some day shift. The primary function is to assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative directions of the clinical practice of nursing and delivery of high-quality care.

ChristianaCare, Union Hospital provides superior, around-the-clock emergency services to our community. Are you ready for this next step in your career? Step on to the leadership tract!

Highlights:

• We offer a robust benefits package. Our healthcare benefits include medical, dental & eye care, starting day one! Enjoy generous paid time off, competitive pay with shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Additional benefits include, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events.

• Union ED features 27 all private patient rooms; 17 acute care; 10 urgent care rooms and 6 overflow rooms for added flexibility during peak hours.

• Convenient access radiology services with 24-hour CT, X ray and Ultrasound availability.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervises all nursing and technical personnel: Assesses proficiency of staff, leads all aspects of daily staffing and scheduling needs of the department, evaluates staff performance, and counsels staff members as needed.

Participates in hiring, promotion, and termination decisions. Functions as a role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors.

Develops, implements, and monitors performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and integrity of the staff.

Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system-wide improvements.

Responsible for supervision of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, Clerical Staff, Clerks, and Service Assistants.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare or Business Management Preferred.

• Five years of appropriate clinical and leadership experience preferred.

• Current nursing licensure and approved specialty certification.

• Current BLS required.

Schedule: This is a full time 80 hours per pay period position. The schedule for the ANM is primarily an off shift schedule.

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

Nov 2, 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/