Assistant Nursing Manager- Night Shift

Shodair Children's Hospital; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

6% 403B employer contribution

Medical and vision coverage

Job summary

Shodair Children's Hospital seeks a Night Shift Assistant Nurse Manager to lead nursing staff, ensure safe, trauma‑informed care, and serve as a leadership presence on the unit. The role supports the Nurse Manager, mentors staff, ensures compliance, and steps in to provide direct care when needed.

Qualified candidates hold an active Montana or Compact RN license, CPR, and CPI/APS certification within 2 months. Leadership and pediatric mental health experience are preferred, with BSN encouraged.

Qualifications

• RN license in Montana or Compact state.
• CPR certification required; CPI APS certification within 2 months of hire.

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

Team leadership

Crisis management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

RN license (Montana or Compact)

BSN preferred

Job 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

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.