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Assistant Nurse Manager, Pediatrics

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

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with a parent who disagreed with the care plan.

What they are checking: Whether they respect family-centered care while keeping the child's safety first.

Describe a time you had to address a coworker's practice issue while you were charge nurse.

What they are checking: Whether they handle performance problems directly and fairly, even with people they work beside.

Why pediatrics, and why leadership now?

What they are checking: Whether their motivation is grounded in the work and the team rather than just a schedule or title.

What would you do

This role is two 12-hour nights as charge nurse plus two administrative days. How would you protect your admin time from getting eaten by floor work?

What they are checking: Whether they can switch between charge and management duties and plan the admin work so it actually happens.

A toddler's respiratory status is slipping at 3 a.m. and the nurse isn't sure it's serious. How do you coach her through it?

What they are checking: Whether they know pediatric warning signs and teach staff to escalate early rather than wait for adult-style changes.

A parent at the bedside is yelling at your nurse. How do you step in?

What they are checking: Whether they can de-escalate a scared parent and still back up their staff.

You suspect a child's injuries don't match the story the family is telling. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know mandated reporter duties and the right process to protect the child.

About the work

What's different about calculating and checking pediatric medication doses, and how do you build safety around it on nights?

What they are checking: Whether they treat weight-based dosing and double checks as non-negotiable, especially when the unit is quiet and tired.

How do you keep staff competent in pediatric skills when census swings and some nurses don't see many kids?

What they are checking: Whether they think about low-volume, high-risk skills and plan education to keep them current.

What would you track in an operational report for a pediatric unit?

What they are checking: Whether they connect census, staffing, safety events and family satisfaction to how the unit runs.

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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: Pediatrics Core Function: Leadership Schedule: Nightshift; Two 12 hour shifts as charge nurse in unit; Two 8 hour administrative days with flexible shifts Location: Springfield, 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

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