Assistant Nurse Manager - Psychiatry/Rehab/Detox Night

Position Summary: At Stony Brook Medicine, under the general direction of the VP of Nursing, the Assistant Nurse Manager has the responsibility for supervising and managing clinical staff for the Psychiatric and Detox/Rehab units to ensure excellent standards of compassionate, person-centered care are maintained. Responsible for providing leadership, guidance, mentorship, and support to clinical staff to ensure safety and smooth running of all clinical services. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:
• Supervise the night operations of Psychiatric and Detox/Rehab unit(s) to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality nursing care
• Manages and maintains a safe, efficient, and supportive patient care environment
• Prioritizes and coordinates nursing staff assignments and responsibilities to meet patient care and operational needs
• Identifies and resolves staffing issues, operational challenges, and other concerns impacting patient care delivery
• Assists with departmental goal setting, strategic planning, and implementation of operational initiatives
• Promote exceptional customer service and patient satisfaction through effective leadership and collaboration
• Supports compliance with established nursing standards, certification requirements, and accreditation standards
• Assists with administrative responsibilities, budget management, and efficient allocation of departmental resources
• Participates in personnel resource management, including staffing, scheduling, performance management, and staff development
• Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among nursing staff, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
• Supports quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, patient safety, and operational effectiveness
• Ensures compliance with hospital, departmental policies, as well as established nursing policies, procedures, standards, and practices
• Functions primarily on off shifts in inpatient settings; work schedules are determined by operational needs
• Demonstrates and promotes Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital’s mission, vision, and values while consistently adhering to organizational policies and procedures

Required Education & Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensed and currently registered to practice professional nursing in New York State
• Baccalaureate in Nursing
• Nursing experience in Psychiatry/Detox/Rehab
• Progressive leadership experience appropriate to position in an acute care facility for a minimum of two years
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills necessary for coordinating staff activities and interpreting operating policies and procedures for staff
• BLS Certification
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records

Preferred Education & Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in nursing
• ACLS Certification

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move quickly for extended periods, especially during emergencies.
• Ability to assist with patient transfers, repositioning, and physical interventions if needed.
• Lifting and/or transferring patients, including those who may be physically aggressive or uncooperative, with the use of appropriate safety techniques and equipment.
• Handling equipment and supplies needed for emergency care.
• Reacting quickly to situations involving physical restraint, patient agitation, or aggression.
• Providing physical support in restraining or de-escalating patients if necessary.
• Ability to use medical instruments, perform assessments, administer medications, and manage equipment with precision.
• Performing tasks such as documenting patient information, administering injections, or manipulating medical equipment.
• Ability to maintain physical and mental alertness during long shifts, including night shifts and weekends.
• Capacity to manage high-stress situations with clear decision-making and physical capability.
• Ability to manage the emotional and physical challenges that come with caring for patients who may be agitated or experiencing mental health crises.
• Must be able to respond quickly and take rapid action including using physical restraint procedures to stabilize patient in a crisis.
• These physical demands are tailored to the nature of the job, which requires a high level of alertness, physical engagement, and responsiveness, especially when dealing with patients in acute psychiatric distress.