Assistant Nurse Manager - SICU

Overview

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Director in the overall leadership, management, and daily operations of the assigned nursing department. This position provides clinical expertise, operational oversight, and supervision to nursing personnel to promote the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

In collaboration with nursing leadership, the Assistant Nurse Manager assists with recruitment, selection, retention, staff development, performance management, employee evaluations, and departmental performance improvement initiatives. This role also supports departmental budget development and management, resource utilization, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of organizational goals and initiatives.

The Assistant Nurse Manager promotes a positive work environment, staff engagement, accountability, and service excellence while ensuring that patient care practices align with established nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.

Education Requirements and Grandfathering Provisions:

• Effective October 25, 2026, all new hires and employees transferring into this position must possess a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing.

• New hires or employees who transferred into this position between August 1, 2013, and October 24, 2026, must comply with the educational requirements and conditions outlined in their offer letter and the job description signed at the time of hire or transfer.

• Employees hired or transferred into this position prior to August 1, 2013, are grandfathered under the applicable education requirements in effect at that time.

Preferred Education: N/A

Required Skills and Competencies

1. Knowledge of applicable Joint Commission standards, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing practice standards.

2. Demonstrated clinical competency and the ability to provide clinical guidance and support to nursing personnel.

3. Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

4. Ability to promote teamwork, staff engagement, accountability, and a positive work environment.

5. Demonstrated problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.

6. Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and support daily departmental operations.

7. Basic computer literacy and proficiency with electronic systems used in healthcare operations.

8. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required for all areas.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association

• Required at hire or transfer for employees responsible for the following departments: 733210, 730501, 733280, 626003, 730400, 713200, 710103, 713280, 703700, 626000, 733200, 700400, 633600, 750500, 660401, 633610, 633480, and 713100.

• Required within six months of hire or transfer for employees responsible for the following departments: 620480, 730301, 733100, 733080, 733000, 630400, 650380, 650300, 650301, 653100, 653000, and 653500.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association

Required within six months of hire or transfer for employees responsible for the following departments: 626003, 713200, 710103, 713280, 626000, 633600, 660401, 633610, 630400, 633480, and 713100.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Required within six months of hire or transfer for employees responsible for the following departments: 626003, 713200, 710103, 713280, 650380, 650300, 650301, 660400, 653100, 663000, 653000, and 653500.

Professional Certification Requirement

Effective January 1, 2015, all new hires and employees transferring into this position must obtain a professional certification within two years of hire or transfer.

For certifications requiring a specified number of clinical cases or hours worked within a specialty, the certification application must be submitted once the required case or time threshold has been met. The certification must then be obtained within one year of meeting the eligibility requirements. Examples include oncology, chemotherapy, and diabetes education certifications.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications: N/A

Required Experience

- Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.

Supervision

• Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

• Provides direct supervision and leadership to assigned nursing personnel.

• Supports the Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Director in staff oversight, performance management, and departmental operations.