What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Nurse Manager - Ortho Neuro Trauma position at Christiana Care Health System?
Are you ready to lead in one of the region's most respected healthcare organizations?
At ChristianaCare, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing healthcare innovation, and supporting the professional growth of our caregivers. Join a team recognized for clinical excellence and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families every day.
We are seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for our Ortho Neuro Trauma Unit (2C) at our Newark Campus. This dynamic 35-bed unit cares for a diverse adult patient population, including individuals recovering from multiple and complex orthopedic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other trauma-related conditions. The unit features a dedicated on-site physical therapy gym, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting optimal patient recovery outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse leader who is passionate about mentoring staff, driving quality outcomes, and helping shape the future of nursing practice.
Why ChristianaCare?Exceptional Benefits Beginning Day One- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off
- 403(b) retirement plan with defined contributions
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Life insurance and additional wellness benefits
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement in nursing leadership
Key Responsibilities
As the Assistant Nurse Manager, you will partner with the Nurse Manager to support clinical excellence and daily operations by:
- Coaching, mentoring, and evaluating staff performance and competency
- Participating in employee engagement, recruitment, retention, and other human resource initiatives
- Supervising staff and coordinating daily staffing and scheduling activities
- Assisting with budget development and maintaining fiscal accountability
- Supporting initiatives that enhance patient, employee, and physician satisfaction
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
- Leading and supporting quality, safety, and performance improvement efforts
- Promoting shared governance and serving as a leadership liaison to unit-based councils and interdisciplinary teams
- Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and patient-centered care
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Master's Degree in Nursing required or commitment to obtain within five years of hire
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Acute care nursing experience preferred
- Minimum of five years of progressive clinical and leadership experience
- Related specialty board certification required.
This position includes an off-shift leadership requirement to support staff across all shifts and ensure operational excellence.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Sep 8, 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Salary : $53 - $85