Pediatric Unit Leadership: Nurse Manager Assistant

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Childrens is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in daily unit operations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. The role covers assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery on a 24‑hour basis, while developing and evaluating nursing staff and providing care using specialized knowledge.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift, onsite, with responsibilities across management and educational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN is required; MSN or related field (MSN, MBA, MPH, MHA, etc.) preferred.
• Current Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Current Health Care Provider BLS certification is required.
• PEARS required if general care units; PALS/ACLS/TNCC/NRP required if assigned to critical care or ED/related units within specified timelines.
• Relevant professional nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes as a key member of management by understanding business operations, financials, industry trends, and customer needs.
• Develops and guides nursing staff by providing direction, coaching, training, and performance management to meet organizational goals.
• Monitors and adheres to department budget to ensure effective expenditure control.
• Assists Nurse Manager in maintaining operational efficiency of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services.
• Promotes nursing philosophy and objectives by assisting the Nurse Manager in educational initiatives and research efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Clinical pediatrics

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSN required

RN license in Ohio

MSN or MBA preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

MS Office

Job description

Akron Childrens is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in daily unit operations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. The role covers assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery on a 24‑hour basis, while developing and evaluating nursing staff and providing care using specialized knowledge.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift, onsite, with responsibilities across management and educational initiatives.