Assistant Nursing Manager- Night Shift

Shodair-Children; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

6% employer-paid 403(b) contribution

Job summary

Shodair Children’s Hospital is seeking a Night Shift Assistant Nurse Manager to lead and mentor nursing staff, ensuring safe, trauma-informed care. This role works with the Nurse Manager and acts as unit leader when needed, stepping in for direct care and maintaining compliance.

Required RN license (Montana/Compact), CPR, and leadership experience in pediatric mental health. BSN preferred; 2+ years in MH setting preferred. Excellent communication and crisis management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RN with current Montana or Compact state license (BSN preferred).
• CPR required; CPI/APS certification within 2 months of hire.
• At least 2 years experience with children/adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.
• Leadership, team lead, or charge nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily nursing operations, staffing, and unit flow.
• Provide real-time coaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision to staff.
• Lead de-escalation efforts and respond to crises.
• Ensure documentation, compliance, and quality standards are met.
• Assist with onboarding and training new hires.
• Act as unit leader in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• Provide direct patient care when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crisis management

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

RN license MT/Compact

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

About the Role

Shodair Children’s Hospital is seeking a Night Shift Assistant Nurse Manager to support and guide nursing staff in providing safe, trauma-informed, high-quality care. Working closely with the Nurse Manager, this role serves as a leadership presence on the unit—mentoring staff, ensuring compliance, and stepping in to provide direct care when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily nursing operations, staffing, and unit flow.
• Provide real-time coaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision to staff.
• Lead de-escalation efforts and respond to crises.
• Ensure documentation, compliance, and quality standards are met.
• Assist with onboarding and training new hires.
• Act as unit leader in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• Provide direct patient care when required.

Why Join Our Pediatric Psychiatry Team?

• Work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.
• A supportive environment where your clinical voice and experience are valued.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid Medical and vision, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and a 6% employer paid 403B contribution. $51.00 per hour+ Shift Differentials

Requirements

Qualifications

• RN with current Montana or Compact state license (BSN preferred).
• CPR required; CPI APS certification within 2 months of hire.
• At least 2 years’ experience with children/adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.
• Leadership, team lead, or charge nurse experience preferred.

  Qualifications

  • RN with current Montana or Compact state license (BSN preferred).
  • CPR required; CPI APS certification within 2 months of hire.
  • At least 2 years’ experience with children/adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.
  • Leadership, team lead, or charge nurse experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and crisis management skills.