Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Medical Stepdown Unit (MSDU)

Position Summary

• Under direction of the Nurse Manager, is delegated certain responsibilities and authority for managing a nursing unit.  These responsibilities are coordinating, evaluating and improving nursing care and assisting the Nurse Manager in promoting safe, cost effective, quality patient care.
• Assigns patient care to staff.
• Acts as liaison between the patient, family and physician.
• Develops leadership/managerial role.
• Participates in Service Excellence Program.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, or higher. 
• BSN preferred. 
   

Licensure: 

• Current unrestricted RN license required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPI) may be required based on unit specialty.
   

Experience:

• Two to three years of clinical nursing experience. Specialty experience may be required based on unit/department (e.g., OR, ICU, ED).
• Previous leadership or charge nurse experience preferred. 
   

Preferred Requirements:

• Candidates with a BSN are required in Magnet-designated facilities, where professional nursing practice standards emphasize baccalaureate preparation for nurse leaders, including interim roles.

Pay Range

Pay range - $43.40 - $59.68

Plus, Shift Differentials

Other Information

• FTE: 0.9
• Primary Shift: Rotating, will discuss during interview
• Benefits and Commitment Bonus eligible
• This fulltime role follows a rotating schedule, with hours divided among clinical duties, administrative leadership responsibilities, and unit-based support. Flexibility is essential, as leadership coverage is required across shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on operational needs.

ECU Health

About ECU Health North Hospital

ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in the north-central region of North Carolina. Its service area also reaches into southern Virginia. With more than 800 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services. It features a 24-hour emergency department and offers advanced diagnostics as well as specialty and primary care.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.