Assistant Nurse Manager - Cardiovascular Stepdown

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Assistant Nurse Manager - Cardiovascular Stepdown

Full Time - 8, 9 or 10 hour shifts

Day/Midnight rotation depending on the needs of the department

Newark, DE



Join Our Award-Winning Team at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support our Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit (4E) at the Newark campus. This 38-bed unit provides specialized care for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular procedures, including cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, treatment of dysrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and vascular surgeries such as femoral-popliteal bypass, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, and carotid stent placement.



As an Assistant Nurse Manager, you will play a key role in both clinical and administrative operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. You'll promote evidence-based practices and foster a collaborative and positive work environment.



Why Join Us?
Our Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit is proud to hold a Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses—recognizing our commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes.



Responsibilities:

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  Supervises all nursing and technical personnel: Assesses competency of staff, oversees daily staffing and scheduling needs of department, evaluate staff performance, counsel/coach staff member as needed.
  
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  Participates in hiring, promotion, and termination decisions.
  
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  Functions as role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors.
  
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  Directs, mentors and supports all levels of staff.
  
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  Develops, implements and monitors performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
  
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  Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff.
  
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  Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system wide improvements.
  
  
  
  
  

Highlights:

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  We offer a robust benefits package at ChristianaCare that includes: Medical, dental & vision at day one; tuition reimbursement, 403B with defined contributions, life insurance, generous paid time off and more!
  
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  Opportunity to step in leadership tract!
  
  
  
  
  

Education and Experience Requirements:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
  
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  Master’s Degree in a nursing, healthcare or business management field required or currently enrolled to be obtained within 5 years of promotion into position.
  
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  Three to Five years appropriate clinical and leadership experience required.
  
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  Leadership experience preferred.
  
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  Professional certification in a related nursing specialty required.
  
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  BLS Certification required, ACLS certification preferred
  
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  Current nursing licensure in the State of Delaware or compact state
  
  

Annual Compensation Range $110,177.60 - $176,280.00



This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

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
Dec 9, 2025

EEO 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 visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/