Asst Nurse Manager

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a PICU Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support the daily clinical and operational functions of the PICU at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The ANM works with the Nurse Manager to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care for critically ill children and to provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff.

The role involves coordinating patient care activities, promoting regulatory and safety standards, assisting with staffing and scheduling, and serving as a

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the appropriate state is required.
• Unit/Dept specific certifications may be required.
• Two years of clinical RN experience preferred; leadership experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to nursing staff in the PICU and support daily operations.
• Coordinate patient care activities and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and clinical resource management.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical RN experience

Competency testing

Education & training

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSN preferred

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

What We Offer

Schedule: Evenings

Department: PICU

Location- New Hanover Regional Medical Center

What You'll Do

A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the daily clinical and operational functions of the PICU by partnering with the Nurse Manager to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care for critically ill and injured children. The ANM provides leadership and support to nursing staff, coordinates patient care activities, promotes compliance with regulatory and safety standards, assists with staffing and scheduling, and serves as a clinical resource for complex patient situations. This role helps drive quality outcomes, staff development, and family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, professional environment within the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. BSN, preferred. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience, preferred. Prior demonstrated nursing leadership, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. Unit/Dept Specific Required Certifications.
• Additional Skills (required): Successful completion of generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Ability to successfully complete Leader Education & Training.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.