Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health (Overnights)

7 North Inpatient Psychiatry | Psychiatric Emergency Services (Wilmington & Newark) | Behavioral Health Rapid Response Teams (Wilmington & Newark)

Primary Shift: Overnights
Schedule: Flexible hours with shared 24/7 leadership accountability

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.

Key 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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Preferred (but not required):

• 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. Comprehensive onboarding and support will be provided.

Who We're Looking For

• A natural leader who can provide calm, consistent leadership during overnight operations
• A great communicator who wants to join and grow within an established, long-tenured leadership team
• Someone who is not afraid to take the leadership reins while partnering with a highly seasoned, long-tenured frontline staff
• A collaborative team player who values accountability, transparency, and staff support
• A leader who is adaptable, solutions-focused, and confident making decisions in real time

Why Join Our Team

• Opportunity to lead across multiple, high-impact Behavioral Health service lines
• Meaningful leadership presence during overnight hours when it matters most
• Strong partnership with experienced nursing, medical, and interdisciplinary leaders
• A supportive environment focused on mentorship, professional growth, and excellence in care

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

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/