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Assistant Nurse Manager, Acute Care of the Elderly Nights - VUH

Vanderbilt Health

Nashville, Tennessee

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RNGeriatricsAcute CareMedical-SurgicalCardiology

Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

What the posting states

Shift
SHIFT: The person in this position will work two 8-hour admin shifts and two 12-hour charge shifts on the night shift for a total of 40 hours per week.
Patient load & staffing
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5–1:6

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The Clinical Staff Leader is a direct supervisory leadership role and a key member of the Nursing leadership team. The CSL leads a cohort of staff members and actively participates in overall management of the unit, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. The primary focus of the Clinical Staff Leader is to ensure the unit's optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop/lead the assigned cohort. The Clinical Staff Leader provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. The CSL works under the guidance and direction of the manager to develop. SHIFT: The person in this position will work two 8-hour admin shifts and two 12-hour charge shifts on the night shift for a total of 40 hours per week. ABOUT THE UNIT: This is 22 bed unit with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6. We generally care for patients who are 65 years of age or older who may have a variety of Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, or Neurological conditions.

Requirements

  • 1 Year of RN experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • TN license or active compact license
  • RN License (LIC-Registered Nurse)
  • Acute care experience
  • Clinical expertise (intermediate level)
  • Quality management capability
  • People management capability

Benefits

  • Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
  • Dental and/or vision plan
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid Time off (flex PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption assistance
  • Short-Long term disability
  • Subsidized backup childcare

About the employer

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Vanderbilt Health
Academic Medical Center

You are looking at Vanderbilt Health in Shelbyville, Tennessee—part of a nonprofit academic system headquartered in Nashville with seven hospitals, more than 1,700 licensed beds, and over 180 clinics. If you are a new graduate, the clearest door in is…

1700 beds
Magnet® recognized
1:5–1:6 nurse-to-patient

What reviewers appreciate

  • ANCC-accredited-with-distinction Nurse Residency with multiple adult specialty tracks
  • Benefits and 403b matching start day one for nurse residents
  • Relocation assistance and Move to Nashville residency incentive for those who qualify

What reviewers flag

  • 2025 announcement of up to 650 layoffs and a $300M-plus budget cut (mainly research, admin, support)
  • Student loan repayment amount is not fully stated
  • Shelbyville often means commuting toward Murfreesboro or Nashville for broader options
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Living in Nashville, TN

Nashville blends Southern charm with a booming healthcare industry, making it a magnet for traveling nurses. Live music spills from honky-tonks on Broadway, while Cumberland River greenways offer outdoor escapes. Beyond bachelorette-party stereotypes, neighborhoods like East Nashville serve up eclectic dining and community grit. It's a city where career growth and culture genuinely intersect.

Metro price level · Nashville area
96.3
4% below the national average

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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