Assistant Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health (Overnights)
About The Position
ChristianaCare is seeking a dynamic, motivated Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support multiple Behavioral Health service areas across inpatient, emergency, and rapid response settings. This role is primarily overnight and is critical to ensuring safe, high-quality care and strong clinical leadership during off-shift hours. The Assistant Nurse Manager partners closely with the Nurse Manager and another Assistant Nurse Manager to provide continuous 24/7 operational, clinical, and leadership oversight across: 7 North – Inpatient Psychiatry Psychiatric Emergency Services (Wilmington & Newark) Behavioral Health Rapid Response Teams (Wilmington & Newark) This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys supporting teams during high-acuity situations, and is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Requirements
- RN licensure in the State of Delaware or compact state
- BSN - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. If no BSN, a Master's degree in nursing is required.
- 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.
- Professional certification in a related nursing specialty required.
- BLS Certification required.
- 3-5 years appropriate clinical and leadership experience in area or specialty.
Nice To Haves
- Behavioral Health experience
- Emergency, critical care, or other acute care experience
- Prior charge nurse or informal leadership experience
- Behavioral Health experience is not required. Candidates with strong clinical backgrounds, leadership potential, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership during overnight hours across assigned Behavioral Health service lines
- Serve as an on-site leadership resource for nursing and interdisciplinary teams
- Support patient safety, staff engagement, and regulatory compliance
- Assist with staffing coordination, real-time problem-solving, and escalation of clinical or operational concerns
- Promote a culture of professional practice, accountability, and respect
- Support quality initiatives, staff development, and performance improvement efforts
- Collaborate with the Nurse Manager and ANM team to ensure seamless 24/7 leadership coverage
- Participate in leadership decision-making beyond scheduled hours as part of shared accountability
Benefits
- 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/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
