Assistant Nurse Manager - NICU and L&D

East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to our hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center

Location: Mount Pleasant, SC

Department: L&D and NICU

Position Type: Full Time- 40/ hour week

Work Schedule: 8a-5p

This Assistant Nurse Manager will oversee both our Labor & Delivery and NICU units. We are ideally seeking a candidate with a NICU background; L&D experience is a valuable bonus. The successful candidate should be comfortable occasionally working in L&D — stepping in as charge nurse or assisting with deliveries — as staffing needs arise.

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. BSN, preferred. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience, preferred. Prior demonstrated nursing leadership, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. Unit/Dept Specific Required Certifications.
• Additional Skills (required): Successful completion of generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Ability to successfully complete Leader Education & Training.

• Partners with the Nurse Manager to create a shared vision with team members and acts consistently with Novant Health's Mission, Vision, Values, and Service Standards
• Provides clinical and administrative leadership at the unit level, fostering a culture of professional accountability and a healthy work environment
• Coordinates provision of patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and improve processes surrounding patient care
• Coaches, mentors, and develops team members, supporting recruitment, retention, and succession planning
• Monitors unit operations daily, supports safe and effective staffing, and assists with departmental audits
• Partners with the Nurse Manager on quality improvement initiatives, data trending, and patient/team satisfaction
• Supports timekeeping compliance, budget management, and resource allocation for the department
• Steps into a charge role or hands-on care as needed across L&D and NICU to meet patient care and staffing need