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How much do assistant nursery manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant nursery manager in the United States is $25.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant nursery manager?

Assistant Nursery Managers help oversee the daily operations of plant nurseries or childcare nurseries, depending on the context. Their responsibilities often include supervising staff, assisting with inventory or resource management, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, and supporting the manager in administrative tasks. They also interact with customers or parents, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and help implement educational or horticultural programs. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Assistant Nursery Managers play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the nursery and supporting its overall goals.

What are some of the biggest challenges faced by an assistant nursery manager, and how can they be addressed?

One of the main challenges for an Assistant Nursery Manager is balancing administrative tasks with providing high-quality care and support to children and staff. This role often requires quick decision-making, strong organizational skills, and effective communication with both parents and the nursery team. To address these challenges, it's important to develop time management strategies, delegate tasks appropriately, and foster a supportive team environment. Regular professional development and open communication channels can also help manage workload and maintain high standards in the nursery.

What is the difference between Assistant Nursery Manager vs Nursery Nurse?

AspectAssistant Nursery ManagerNursery Nurse
QualificationsLevel 3 Childcare qualification, management trainingLevel 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification
Work EnvironmentSupports nursery operations, supervises staff, manages daily activitiesDirectly cares for children, implements activities, monitors development
ResponsibilitiesAssists in staff management, planning, and complianceProvides direct care, educational activities, and child supervision

The Assistant Nursery Manager typically has management responsibilities and oversees nursery operations, requiring additional leadership skills. In contrast, a Nursery Nurse focuses on direct child care and educational activities. Both roles require childcare qualifications, but the Assistant Nursery Manager combines childcare expertise with supervisory duties, making it a step up in responsibility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant nursery manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Nursery Manager, you need a solid background in early childhood education, childcare regulations, and leadership, often supported by a Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent. Familiarity with child development frameworks, safeguarding protocols, and nursery management software is typically required. Exceptional communication, organization, and teamwork skills help foster a positive environment for both children and staff. These abilities are crucial for ensuring high-quality care, compliance with standards, and the smooth operation of the nursery.
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Newborn Nursery Nursing Manager

St. David's Medical Center

Round Rock, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


St. David's HealthCare rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 88 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

378th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Introduction

Want to join a team of daring managers who care without reservations or limits? Our St. David's Medical Center team is looking for a(an) Newborn Nursery Nursing Manager. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare is committed to research and clinical protocols. Do you want to impact standards of care and save lives across the country? Apply today to our Newborn Nursery Nursing Manager and be a part of the innovation of ideas.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Newborn Nursing Manager will be responsible for the clinical and financial outcomes of designated clinical unit/units. Acts as a representative of the Director of Nursing and Administration. Collaborates with Director of Nursing and CNC in ensuring competent, cost effective patient care. 

  • You will manage unit/units operations 
  • You will manage unit/units personnel activities. 
  • You will coordinate inter and intra departmental activities of the unit/units. 
  • You will assist with staffing the unit as needed when census/acuity dictates the need for assistance. 
  • You will develop a professional climate within the nursing unit/units. 
  • You will act as a change agent through role modeling. 

What qualifications you will need: 

  • Three (3) years of clinical experience in newborn care with demonstrated management progression; and at least 2 years of CNC required 
  • Bachelor's Degree-Nursing required 
  • RN licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners- Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date) 
  • BLS 
  • ACLS/ALS 
  • NPR certification

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to its patients, colleagues and communities. Help guide our team as a(an) Newborn Nursery Nursing Manager and help us improve more lives in more ways.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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