Assistant Nurse Manager – Pediatrics (Inpatient)

Assistant Nurse Manager – Pediatrics (Inpatient)

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours per Week: 30 hours

Job Summary: The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the pediatric inpatient unit, ensuring quality care, and adherence to regulatory standards. This role includes managing staffing, budgets, and quality improvement initiatives, while also supervising a team of 20-60+ employees.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily clinical operations, including practice standards, staffing, payroll, and budget management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as departmental policies.
• Develop and implement action plans for staff development and quality improvement.
• Monitor and allocate personnel based on patient needs, ensuring optimal care and cost-effective services.
• Manage human resources, safety programs, and risk management within the unit.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers across units to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Address and resolve patient and family concerns related to care delivery.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in an inpatient acute care pediatric unit.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role such as charge nurse, lead nurse, or quality improvement champion.
• Current California RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS certification strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience in a union hospital environment preferred.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary: $152,000 – $156,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Sign-on bonus available