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Assistant Nurse Manager, Medical Surgical

HSHS · Effingham, IL · $41.58–$62.37 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed a patient getting worse before anyone else did. What did you see and do?

What they are checking: Whether they still have the clinical eye that med-surg leaders need to coach others on early warning signs.

Describe a time you helped hire someone. What did you look for?

What they are checking: Whether they know what makes a good med-surg nurse beyond a license, like teamwork and communication.

Tell me about a protocol or workflow you introduced. How did you get staff to stick with it?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead change on a busy unit and sustain it after the first week.

What would your staff say is the best and hardest thing about working with you as charge nurse?

What they are checking: Whether they have honest self-awareness about how they come across as a leader.

What would you do

You'd work Monday through Thursday, 12:30 to 11. How would you use those hours to support both day and evening staff on the Effingham med-surg unit?

What they are checking: Whether they see the overlap hours as a chance to bridge shifts and handoffs, not just cover a block of time.

It's evening, you have four admissions coming from the ED and one nurse already has six patients. How do you assign them?

What they are checking: Whether they balance acuity, skill mix and fairness when making assignments under pressure.

How do you handle a nurse who is clinically solid but often late with documentation?

What they are checking: Whether they address performance directly and look for causes before jumping to discipline.

A family is upset because nobody told them about a medication change. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm the situation, find out what went wrong and close the loop with the family and staff.

About the work

Falls on the unit have gone up this quarter. Where do you start?

What they are checking: Whether they would dig into data and root causes like rounding, bed alarms and toileting schedules before choosing a fix.

What does good discharge planning look like on a med-surg unit, and how do you keep it from falling to the last minute?

What they are checking: Whether they understand throughput and starting discharge work at admission rather than on the day of discharge.

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The full job description

As published by HSHS.

Pay Range: $41.58 - $62.37 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Under the direction of Nursing leadership, the Assistant Manager-Nursing assists in the oversight of functional area(s) of the unit and/or department including: patient care; hiring; transferring; performance improvement; assigning duties; and rewards. Develops general workflows for department/unit and prepares timely operational reports. Develops and administers proper protocols for department and/or unit. Assists in the direct supervision of unit and staff. Is a champion for patient care. Collaborates with other care team providers to assure team provides excellence in patient care. Position Specifics: Department: Medical Surgical Core Function: Leadership Schedule: Monday through Thursday 1230pm-11pm (hours may vary based on the needs of the department) Location: Effingham, IL Compensation: Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Qualifications • Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required. • Bachelor’s of science in nursing is preferred. Experience Qualifications • 2 years staff nurse (RN) in an acute setting is required. • 2 years experience in a charge nurse, lead nurse, or related position is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required. Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required where necessary. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org