Assistant Nurse Manager - Inpatient Post/Surgical

Join Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

At Crystal Clinic, we're committed to helping patients move better through exceptional orthopedic care. Join a collaborative team where your expertise makes a direct impact on patient outcomes every day.

The Essentials

• Schedule:
• Location: Fairlawn, OH
• Specialty: Post-Surgical Orthopedics, Inpatient Nursing

What You'll Do

• This role serves as a resource and mentor for staff, promoting safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Supports daily operations, staffing, patient throughput, quality improvement, employee development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve positive patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Assists in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care in accordance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice standards. Serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff through coaching, mentoring, education, and support.
• Participates in direct patient care and provides on-site supervision, including off-shift coverage as needed. Facilitates patient flow, including admissions, transfers, and discharges, while ensuring continuity of care and effective communication between shifts.
• Assists with daily unit operations, staffing coordination, and resource utilization based on patient acuity and census. Promotes a culture of patient safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Communicates staffing concerns, patient care issues, and significant employee performance matters to the Inpatient Nurse Manager. Collaborates with the Inpatient Nurse Manager and senior leadership to address operational needs and identify opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and department performance.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required, acute care experience highly preferred. Previous charge nurse, team lead, preceptor, or other healthcare leadership experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage clinical operations, and promote employee engagement.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and healthcare information systems. Working knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, patient safety principles, and healthcare regulatory requirements. Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. BLS required. ACLS preferred. 

Additional information

Build Your Career with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

At Crystal Clinic, people come first. Join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while supporting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and career development. With 50+ board-certified physicians and 15+ locations across Northeast Ohio, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact alongside some of the region's leading orthopedic specialists.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 100% Employer-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) & Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Pet, Home & Auto Insurance
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture Focused on Work-Life Balance

Join Crystal Clinic and build a rewarding career with an organization committed to helping both patients and employees thrive.