A full-time, day-shift Assistant Nursing Manager opportunity is open on the Pediatrics unit at a Tenet Health-affiliated acute care hospital in Boca Raton, Florida. This leadership-track role blends direct patient care with unit operations oversight, making it an ideal next step for an experienced RN ready to grow into formal management. The position carries a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates and is situated in one of South Florida's most desirable coastal communities.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Full-time, permanent employment (days shift)
- Professional development resources and career pathway support through a large, established health system
- Vaccination compliance support including religious and medical exemption review process
- E-Verify participating employer — supportive of candidates confirming work authorization
Practice Highlights
- Assistant Nurse Manager role on a Pediatrics unit with accountability for daily operations when on duty
- Patient population spans pediatric patients; role description also references adult and neonatal care coordination as applicable within the department
- Coordinates, plans, organizes, implements, and monitors nursing care in accordance with departmental philosophy and unit objectives
- Facilitates communication and continuity of care across the care team, serving as the operational lead on shift
- Delivers and oversees high-quality, safe, cost-effective nursing care utilizing the full nursing process
- Directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, and infection control with a goal of optimum patient discharge outcomes
- Practice grounded in evidence-based standards and adherence to the Florida State Nurse Practice Act
- Documentation of care delivered accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Reviews orders and test results as part of ongoing patient management responsibilities
- Part of a large integrated health system with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers nationally
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited RN program required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in the unit's area of expertise required; management experience preferred
- Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida required
- American Heart Association BLS certification required
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- Proof of full vaccination or approved exemption required prior to start date per applicable federal, state, or local law
About the Community
Boca Raton sits along Florida's southeastern Gold Coast, offering year-round sunshine, Atlantic beachfront access, and a well-regarded public school system that consistently ranks among the best in Palm Beach County. The city blends a vibrant restaurant and arts scene with outdoor recreation — from Mizner Park to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center — and sits within easy reach of both Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Cost of living is competitive relative to comparable South Florida markets, and the absence of a state income tax adds meaningful take-home value for relocating clinicians.