ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER (Surgery)
Company: American Advanced Management
Location: Stockton
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Assistant Nurse Manager POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: supervision of
personnel and coordination of the operational activities of a
specific nursing unit, basing decision-making on patient acuity,
staff skills mix, and unit census for a 12-hour work shift. Directs
the clinical nursing care for patients on the assigned nursing
unit. Demonstrates effective leadership skills, directing and
participating with the nursing care team, in the delivery of
quality nursing care in a safe environment. Must respond to nursing
personnel requests for actual patient care assistance, and
intervene as expert clinician, when necessary, to ensure quality
patient outcomes and experience. Required to conduct board rounds
on each patient to ensure that patient and family needs are met.
Manages performance of unit personnel. Under the direction of the
Department Director and Hospital Supervisor, provides
administrative and clinical support in the provision of quality
patient care on the unit and shares in the financial management of
the unit. Must maintain clinical competencies in unit, providing
direct patient care when necessary. Must be able to perform jobs in
all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable
accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices
and procedures. Must participate in the Respiratory Protection
Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator. This is a
non-union position. See Essential Job Functions. POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Education required qualifying for
license as a registered nurse. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or
allied health field preferred. If not possessed, required to
initiate course of study towards degree within 1 year of hire or
transfer and complete degree within 5 years of hire or transfer.
All staff currently in this position must enroll in course of study
for Bachelor's degree within 1 year and obtain it within 5 years of
signing this job description. Experience: One year in a
charge/relief charge position preferred. Minimum of two years
relevant clinical experience in acute care facility.
Licenses/Certificates: Current California Registered Nurse License
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American
Heart Association (AHA) required Current Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS) Certification through AHA required Current National
Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required
Additional Unit Specific Certification Requirements: [ Emergency,
Pre-Op, OR/PACU, and Endoscopy Department.] Current Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate through AHA required
Additional Skills: Basic knowledge of Windows operating system and
Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ) Must
be able to type and use a computer keyboard. Must be able to open
and respond to emails. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability
to interact and work effectively with physicians, medical center
leadership, clinicians, and vendors Strong analytical, time
management and organizational skills Strong verbal and written
communication skills Ability to function in a fast paced
environment with strong attention to detail Strong customer service
orientation
Keywords: American Advanced Management, Danville , ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER (Surgery), Healthcare , Stockton, California
