RN Assistant Nurse Mgr-OR Surgical Services
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) Hours: 9AM-7:30PM or 10AM-8:30PM Job Summary: The
assistant nurse manager is a registered professional nurse who
provides support and works in conjunction with the nurse manager of
a specific unit(s) or service. He/she is viewed as aspiring to be a
nurse manager and through this role to learn additional knowledge
and skills through experience and mentoring by the nurse manager
and the hospital/system. The assistant nurse manager must possess
very good skills in communication and teamwork and serve as a
mentor for others while learning the responsibilities of his/her
role. Together with the nurse manager, the assistant nurse manager
uses his/her knowledge and skills to promote the creation of a
center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention and
clinical and business outcomes. The assistant nurse manager upholds
the nurse manager's direction and actively leads staff in the
performance of their daily activities and participates in their
performance reviews, as well as coaching and counseling as
appropriate. In collaboration with the nurse manager, holds staff
accountable for the delivery of care and services through effective
communication, observation, and the management and measurement of
specific interventions/practices and their associated outcomes.
This key leader plays a significant role in assisting the nurse
manager in achieving clinical and financial goals along with
management of human/material resources as delegated. He/she also
plays a pivotal role in staff recruitment, mentoring and retention.
He/She models the way to foster teamwork and collaboration with
physicians, staff, patients and other departments. Role specific
competencies, responsibilities, roles and functions are based on
Professional Practice Model, 5 Star Nursing. It is expected that
all RN Assistant Nurse Managers are licensed, knowledgeable and
uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia
Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of
Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American
Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is
expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system
policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Resources and
Support * Engages staff in decision making via shared governance
processes and partners with others to promote patient centered care
and service excellence. Supports the nurse manager as his/her
designee and provides evolving leadership and management skills for
a specific business/clinical unit(s) * Represents the organization
positively to the community, building credibility and is a member
of ones professional organization * Serves to support the charge
nurse and other nurse leaders on the unit to promote the effective
running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical
processes of care are working as intended serves as a resource for
all staff and accepts additional responsibilities in the nurse
managers absence. * Assists with budget development and supports
monitoring and meeting fiscal outcomes for the work unit.
Self-directed in learning how to apply lean and other quality
skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and
clinical systems of care. Interdisciplinary Teamwork and
Collaboration * Effectively communicates to diverse workforce and
enjoys mentoring others while learning the necessary skills for
progressive responsibilities in nursing management. Works in
collaboration with the nurse manager to hold all staff at point of
care accountable for performance standards * Creates opportunities
for self and staff to grow and implements a healthy, safe,
desirable work place that ensure for the retention and recruitment
of qualified staff now and in the future. Exemplary Practice and
Outcomes * Promote staff competency in clinical care delivery *
Holds self and staff to the highest professional and ethical
standards, ensuring corporate compliance standards, clinical
competency, etc. are met. Is an active member of ones professional
community and serves as a role model for professional nursing
practice and nursing leadership * Successfully works with nurse
managers to employ change management strategies and instills in
self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas
Professional Development * Represents the organization positively
to the community, building credibility and as a member of ones
professional organization. * Seeks opportunities to advance
knowledge and skills through formal and informal educational
offerings to enhance understanding of how health care is financed
and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce Evidence Based
Practice and Research * Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing
research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in
activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making
process in evaluating patient care products. * Effectively
identifies areas of performance improvement of staff and clinical
systems. Supports nurse leader projects to improve the same -
includes assuring service meets or exceed licensure, regulatory and
accreditation standards * Advances managerial skills to effectively
use data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and
operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal
and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information
and confidentiality Performs other duties as assigned Complies with
all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of
conduct. Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Nursing or Masters
Nursing Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All
certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Reg
Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact Basic Life Support
or BLS - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
National certification in nursing administration Upon Hire
Preferred Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical
experience Required Required Minimum Skills: Should possess
excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship
building; desires to see progressive nursing management roles and
enjoys/seeks opportunities to coach and mentor others. Seeks to
learn and demonstrate progressive skills in the business of
managing a patient care unit or service by obtaining the commitment
and productivity of nursing staff. Must be a continuous learner who
seeks to better understands health care financing; strategy and
operations for running a business unit(s); and effectively employ
data and technology to support work processes and make decisions.
Supports shared governance or shared decision making; manage the
design and delivery of care that in based on evidence and focused
on quality and safety. Demonstrates interest and aptitude to
achieve knowledge of risk management and various
accreditation/regulations/licensing requirements. Join us and
discover the support to do more meaningful workâand enjoy a more
rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in
Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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