Assistant Nurse Manager

• Syracuse

• Management & Professional

• Registered Nurses

• Full-time

• Opening on: Oct 8 2026

• Nursing-12F-Pediatrics

• State of New York

• TH Senior Staff Assistant, NSSL3

• 91511

• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job

Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of assigned nursing area(s) in order to facilitate and deliver comprehensive quality nursing care and to manage the environment in which care is given. The Assistant Nurse Manager prioritizes tasks for nursing staff, resolves staffing issues and problems, assists with goals, planning, customer service, standards, certification and accreditation, administrative and budget management, personnel resource management, communication, and quality activities. Ensures adherence to hospital or department and university policies and to nursing policies, procedures, standards, and practices.

The Assistant Nurse Manager exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a Master's degree in Nursing is required. NYS Licensed/Registered (or eligible) RN required. Two years of post-licensure acute care RN experience (preferably in a specialty area) is required. CPR-BLS successfully completed by the time of the appointment. Excellent written/oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Nursing Leadership certification is strongly preferred. Prior leadership experience preferred.

Work Days

Monday-Friday, Evenings

Message to Applicants

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