Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room Wilson Medical Center at United Health Services in Johnson City, NY

Job description

• Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership journey while continuing to make a meaningful impact on patient care? The Assistant Nurse Manager for the Operating Room is an exciting opportunity for a passionate nurse leader to help shape the future of perioperative services, support a high-performing team, and drive excellence in surgical care.
• In this role, you'll work alongside the Nurse Manager to lead the daily operations of a dynamic Operating Room environment, serving as both a clinical expert and a leader. You'll play a key role in mentoring and developing staff, ensuring quality and patient safety standards are met, supporting regulatory readiness, and helping create an environment where both patients and team members thrive.
• This position offers the opportunity to influence department strategy, champion evidence-based practice, and lead initiatives that improve patient outcomes and staff engagement. You'll be instrumental in onboarding and developing nurses, fostering professional growth, supporting quality improvement efforts, and guiding teams through change while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• If you're energized by mentoring others, solving complex challenges, improving operations, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional patient care, this role provides the perfect opportunity to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact.
• Join a team where your leadership matters, your voice is valued, and your work directly impacts both patients and caregivers every day. This is more than a leadership role, it's an opportunity to help shape the future of surgical care while growing your career with UHS.

Responsibilities

• Assists Nurse Manager in oversite of unit level onboarding, annual credentialling and quality outcomes
• Assists nurse manager with regulatory readiness.
• Provides supervision to direct reports as assigned by Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing.
• Completes annual performance appraisals establishing individual development goals.
• Acts as a change advocate, guiding staff through necessary transitions to foster acceptance and adaptation in collaboration with department Nurse Manages.
• Champions new initiatives, adoptions of best practices, and new processes at the unit and organizational level.
• Adds to the professional growth of the department of nursing at UHS by participating in professional governance model at the unit and organizational level.
• Provides leadership support for off shifts as designated by Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing ensuring cross-over hours between all shifts.
• Mentors staff in development of conflict resolution skills fostering a culture of professional communications.
• Assists Nurse Manager in development of care delivery models to deliver safe patient care that is evidence based, accessible, and equitable.
• Supports the Nurse Manager in alignment with department level outcomes that align with organization goals.
• Provides feedback and opportunities for others to learn from both formally and informally in partnership with the Nurse Manager.
• Encourages staff professional development through ongoing education and certification.
• Supports, promotes and role models standards for nursing and leadership professional practice.
• Contributes to the advancement of the profession through involvement in professional organizations at the local, regional or national level.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
• Minimum Required
• Bachelors degree in Nursing
• Up to three (3) years of Nursing experience
• Up to three (3) years of directly related experience
• Masters in Nursing
• License and/or Certification
• Current New York State Registered Nurse License
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Skills

Required

• Bachelors degree in Nursing
• Nursing experience
• Directly related experience

Preferred

• Masters in Nursing

Benefits

• At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
• A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
• Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• ​Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• ​Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
• ​A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
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