Job Summary: Key Job Responsibilities
Under the leadership of the Nurse Manager/Associate Director/Executive Director (Nurse Leader) the Assistant
Nurse Manager is responsible for coordinating the daily twenty-four (24) hour operations of assigned unit/area
patient care in order to provide high quality, individualized patient care in support of Medical Center
philosophies. The Assistant Nurse Manager functions as the Department Supervisor and an experienced and
proficient clinician, and assumes responsibility and accountability for the expert application of the nursing
process and the delivery of patient care. The Assistant Nurse Manager identifies and removes barriers to patient
flow in collaboration with organizational leaders and facilitates coordination of discharge planning and team
rounding as applicable. The Assistant Nurse Manager consistently demonstrates professional skills and abilities,
exemplary leadership and educational skills to direct and supervise the clinical performance of others, evaluates
the interventions and outcomes of care situations, demonstrates motivation and creativity, evaluates
opportunities for care enhancement at the departmental level, and serves as a catalyst for effective change
within Nursing at the department and institutional levels. The Assistant Nurse Manager shares their integrated
learning and knowledge, and assesses the educational needs of patients, family, and staff. In addition, the
Assistant Nurse Manager promotes, support, and is accountable for the achievement of departmental specific
patient safety goals.
The Assistant Nurse Manager ensures nursing staff on assigned unit(s) perform within their scope of
responsibility and duties, and ensures accountability at the facility, department and position levels, including
knowledge of required clinical/technical skills consistent with the Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, Joint Commission,
The Plan for Provision of Nursing Care, The Plan for Provision of Care to Patients, and other regulatory
requirements. Additional management responsibilities include compliance with the National Patient Safety Goals
supporting quality improvement and the clinical care delivery processes; staffing, scheduling, and retention of
staff; safety and quality management; and participation on unit practice council and TCAB. In conjunction with
the Nurse Leader, the Assistant Nurse Manager assists with all administrative processes applicable to assigned
unit(s), including human resources, assisting with unit based budgeting, evaluation of effectiveness of patient
care resources, staffing, quality improvement planning, strategic planning, and educational development
programs. The Assistant Nurse Manager supervises, mentors, and coaches staff and holds staff accountable for
development and professional growth of each employee he/she supervises, supports research, participates in
strategic planning, both long and short term, and assures patient advocacy. The Assistant Nurse Manager serves
as the operational and leadership resource to the staff; evaluates effectiveness of patient care resources. The
Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for managing staffing effectiveness including, but not limited to
accountability for overtime utilization on their unit, staff compliance with meal and rest breaks, staff attendance.
The Assistant Nurse Manager conducts performance evaluations and oversees the completion of skills and
competencies. In collaboration with the Nurse Leader, the Assistant Nurse Manager leads recruitment and
retention activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
•Collaborates to identify and assess patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental
considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for
patients.
• Provides leadership in the delivery of patient care and nursing practices within assigned clinical unit(s).
Works with Nurse Management to address issues identified with regard to quality of care standards. Ensures
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
efficient quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements
and established organizational goals.
• Responsible for performance management, including supervising or developing action plans to support staff
development and improve performance.
•In collaboration with CNIV and/or Charge Nurse and Nurse Leaders, ensures adequate staffing and time
schedules are managed within budgetary standard. May authorize overtime or scheduling changes to fill
shifts as necessary.
•Assists in monitoring established performance improvement systems to measure fiscal compliance. Assists
the Nurse Leader with budget planning, staffing and scheduling, recruitment efforts internal/external to the
organization, monitors meal periods and rest breaks, tardiness, absenteeism, overtime and keeps Nurse
Manager informed of trends.
• Oversees documentation on direct and indirect patient care services for the safety, comfort, personal
hygiene, and protection of our patients.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary team approach to discharge planning, including team rounding.
•Supervises the coordination of patient assignments based on staff competencies, including the delegation and
assignment patient care tasks and prioritization of workload, considering patient acuity, activity and available
resources.
• In collaboration with other members of management, oversees the completion by staff of mandatory
competencies to meet regulatory requirements, ensures on-going adherence, and monitors for compliance.
•Assists the Nurse Leader with the development of departmental goals, new hire evaluation process and
promotes inter/intra departmental collaboration. Assists Nurse Manager with the recruitment and retention
of staff, coaches and counsels staff, and facilitates staff meetings.
• Conducts timely peer review evaluations as it applies to the performance appraisal period and evaluation and
ongoing feedback.
• Actively participates and manages operations during emergency situations, including participation in disaster
preparedness.
•Effectively shares integrated learning/knowledge. Supports and/or represents department for organizational
initiatives through the participation in meetings, such as staff meetings, shared governance, quality
assurance meetings or committees, joint commission and related clinical forums.
•Assists in assessing the educational needs of staff, patient, and families; plans and coordinates with Nurse
Educator the educational classes required for the department. Validates, monitors and evaluates the
orientation process for new staff members. Coordinates with Nurse Leader to develop nursing knowledge and
practice through in-service and basic competency programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned, including special projects.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Teamwork/Customer Relation Responsibilities
Collaborates to problem solve and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes
Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s)
Responds timely, effectively and appropriately to deliverables
Shares knowledge, time and expertise to assist other members of the team
Cultivates and maintains strong customer relationships and rapport with stakeholders and/or client groups
Ensures practices and procedures are inclusive of interpersonal and cultural diversity
Identifies and responds appropriately to both internal and external customer needs utilizing available resources
Represents the company with external constituents
Team Lead/Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
Responsible for hiring, onboarding, managing schedules, personnel actions, performance reviews, and
performance improvement plans.
Plans, leads, and directs work of staff to ensure goals and objectives are completed within established budget
and deadlines are met.
Team Lead/Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
Supervises the day-to-day work of employees, assigns work, ensures tasks are completed and deadlines are
met.
Acts as a team lead to include overseeing the work of others, assigning or allocating work to team, and ensuring
tasks are completed according to deadlines and quality standards.
These statements describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and are not intended to
be an exhaustive
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum - Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing X
Preferred - Master's Degree Master’s Degree in healthcare, nursing or healthcare
administration profession.
Work Experience
5 years Minimum five (5) years’ experience in an acute care setting, which
includes two (2) years in specialty and supervisory experience.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skill/Knowledge/Ability Description Proficiency
Regulatory - Ability to interpret and
apply knowledge of State, Federal
and Agency standards to comply with
regulations
Working knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint
Commission and other state and local regulatory
requirements.
Advanced
Communication - Ability to convey
and/or receive written/verbal
information to/from various
audiences in different formats
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. And has full
command (verbal and written) of the English language. Advanced
Technical - Ability to operate
mechanical/medical devices and/or
equipment
Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of health care
technology within specialty area. Advanced
Communication - Ability to
communicate expectations and
priorities, and clarify roles and
responsibilities
Demonstrates commitment to customer service and an
ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and
health care colleagues.
Advanced
Time Management - Ability to work
within tight timeframes and meet
strict deadlines
Demonstrated success working independently, forging
relationships, and managing multiple tasks with minimal
directions.
Advanced
Analytical\Ability to demonstrates
problem solving skills and
recommends solutions
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information
for decision support. Advanced
Technical - Ability to use software
applications and operate technological
devices (e.g., computer, laptop,
tablet, smartphone, etc.)
High level of proficiency using Microsoft Windows and other
Microsoft Office software: MS Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
Word, etc.
Advanced
Time Management - Ability to
demonstrate time management and
priority setting skills
Must be able to manage competing priorities, while being
extremely adaptable and flexible and maintaining a positive
work environment
Advanced
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses/Certifications Lic/Certification Details Time Frame Minimum
RN State License California State RN License- Upon Hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification -Upon Hire
Other Competencies, as required by your specialty unit (ex. ACLS, PALS)- Upon Hire
ANCC Specialty Certification - Upon Hire
Department Specific Licenses and Certifications
Additional licenses or certifications that are required/preferred in the specific department(s) below:
Time Frame Minimum
Cancer Center ANCC Specialty Certification-Current oncology specific nursing certification by an nationally accredited certification program
and ANCC recognized; 1 Year
or
Cancer Center- Obtain ongoing education by earning 12- cancer related continuing nursing education hours [Commission on Cancer] during years not oncology certified; 1 Year
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Working Environment Catagory Nursing Patient Facing
Physical and Other Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with
Disabilities Act and California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Demand N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight
Standing X
Walking X
Sitting X
Lifting X 50 lbs.
Carrying X 50 lbs.
Pushing X 75 lbs.
Pulling X 75 lbs.
Climbing X
Balancing X
Stooping X
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination X
Crouching X
Crawling X
Physical and Other Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with
Disabilities Act and California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Demand N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight
Reaching X
Handling X
Grasping X
Feeling X
Talking X
Hearing X
Repetitive Motions X
Kneeling X
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
primary duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to meet the following physical demands:
Working Condition N/A Yes No
Extreme cold X
Extreme heat X
Humid
Wet X
Noise X
Hazards X
Temperature Change X
Atmospheric Conditions X
Vibration X
Other X
Travel Requirements
Est. Amount Brief Description
0% N/A
Valid Driver's License Required
Yes/No Reason for Drivers License
No
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
primary duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
