Emergency Department​/Assistant Nurse Manager

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Emory University Hospital Midtown

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Assistant Nurse Manager / RN

The Assistant Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role in the Leadership Team, overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless patient care across the continuum. This role demands a dynamic leader capable of managing both clinical excellence and operational performance, all while ensuring that patient care remains the top priority. You will lead staff, drive clinical practice development, and manage patient care delivery, while being accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, workflow, and scheduling.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, you will develop, implement, and evaluate systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care.

• Leadership & Team Development:
• Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and mutual respect within inter-professional care teams.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate team performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards.
• Support staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development.
• Clinical & Operational Management:
• Oversee clinical and operational workflows, ensuring patient integration and service efficiency.
• Lead quality and safety initiatives specific to your area, aligning with organizational objectives.
• Implement and monitor financial and productivity goals within your area of responsibility.
• Performance & Compliance:
• Manage performance, providing feedback and addressing issues related to patient care and professional conduct.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis and problem-solving.
• Strategic & Operational Oversight:
• Plan, prioritize, and execute operations efficiently, anticipating resource needs and achieving results within budget in partnership with the triad leadership team.
• Address operational challenges and apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues with the triad leadership team.
• Advocate for the optimal allocation of resources to support patient care.
• Workplace Culture & Staff Well-Being:
• Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values individual differences and promotes staff well-being.
• Create and support a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale.
• Professional Practice Oversight:
• Actively monitor nursing practice to ensure adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide ongoing education and training to nurses, ensuring up-to-date clinical skills and regulatory knowledge.
• Advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns regarding staffing, resources, and care delivery.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care nursing with 1 year of lead, supervisory, management, or leadership experience in nursing or health system roles.

• Licensure:
  Acute/Ambulatory Setting – valid, unencumbered RN license (Georgia Board of Nursing).
• Virtual Care Setting – if managing remote clinical care team members, active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire.

• Certifications:
  
  BLS required. ACLS may be required for certain departments post-hire. Additional certifications may be required by department.

• Skills:
  
  Proven clinical leadership, knowledge of quality assurance, performance management, regulatory compliance, strong communication, and collaboration skills.

Education:

Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related field preferred.

Experience:

3+ years of nursing practice in acute/ambulatory settings with 2 years of lead/supervisory experience in a complex health system preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

10+ lbs. 67-100% of the workday. Lifting 10+ lbs, standing, walking, occasional sitting, close eye work. Environmental factors vary by area and include exposure to blood borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, electrical hazards, and shift work.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex,…