Med/Surg Nurse Leader - Assistant Manager

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to lead a Medical/Surgical unit, oversee staffing and patient flow, and support a culture of nursing excellence. You will collaborate with physicians and leaders to ensure safe, high-quality care and optimal outcomes.

The ANM will coach the nursing team, drive engagement, ensure regulatory readiness, and partner with leadership to meet operational and budget goals while advancing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia RN license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
• If ADN prepared, enrollment in a BSN program within 6 months of hire and completion within 3 years.
• National certification in a clinical or leadership specialty within 2 years of hire.
• Professional organization membership.
• Minimum 5 years RN experience with an ADN, or 3 years RN experience with a BSN or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of a Medical/Surgical nursing unit
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and resource management
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to nursing team members
• Promote quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives
• Partner with the Nurse Manager to achieve operational and budget goals
• Support Professional Nursing Governance and Unit Practice Council activities
• Foster strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Help drive employee engagement, professional development, and nursing excellence

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

RN license (GA)

ADN or higher

BSN enrollment within 6 months

National certification within 2 years

Professional organization membership

RN experience 5+ years with ADN or 3+ years with BSN

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to lead a Medical/Surgical unit, oversee staffing and patient flow, and support a culture of nursing excellence. You will collaborate with physicians and leaders to ensure safe, high-quality care and optimal outcomes.

The ANM will coach the nursing team, drive engagement, ensure regulatory readiness, and partner with leadership to meet operational and budget goals while advancing professional development.