Assistant Manager Patient Care Services ACM (ICU and Stepdown)

Position Summary

Responsible for overseeing the nursing plan of care for patients within the assigned unit/units and contributes to the delivery of patient/family centered care. Directs patient care through performance and/or leadership of patient care team members and patient care management staff. Assists in the coordination of patient care through the appropriate utilization of all resources; staff, equipment, supplies, etc.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintains operational responsibility for assigned unit/units in collaboration with the assigned clinical manager.
• Promotes collaboration regarding patient care issues with various staff levels and disciplines.
• In collaboration with other members of the leadership team, ensures staff participation in orientation, mandatory and continuing education programs and other staff development opportunities.
• Demonstrates leadership role through clinical practice, supervision, teaching, research, and communicating changes in policies and procedures.
• Keeps Clinical Manager/Director informed of all concerns, problems, and project progress.
• Serves as a resource for staff, promoting critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
• Ensures day-to-day quality and appropriateness of care is maintained, monitored and relevant action plans are developed and implemented.
• Utilizes objective measurement tools to evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered to patients served.
• Affirms appropriate delegation and supervision of patient care.
• Supports and maintains an interdisciplinary approach to patient care by the medical staff and other health care professionals to provide optimal patient care.
• Encourages contribution toward the plan of care.
• Demonstrates organization ability by using time, equipment, and personnel effectively.
• Provides Department Manager with assistance with staffing, scheduling, evaluating, counseling and discipline of unit personnel.
• Maintains optimal nursing practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates one’s own need for continuing education by seeking new learning experiences and maintains knowledge of current trends of nursing care practices & management methods.
• Participates in departmental quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities as directed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree graduate of a Nursing program
• Current State of Michigan RN license
• One year of prior work experience in Acute care nursing within the past year and previous charge nurse experience/Clinically appropriate experience
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date

Preferred: Bachelors’ Degree in Nursing

Three years of prior work experience in acute care nursing experience within the past year and previous charge nurse experience/Clinically appropriate experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop and implement improved methods of care delivery, policies and procedures and educational and clinical programs appropriate to the needs of staff, patient, and community – Required
• Evaluate nursing practice outcomes and resolve technical and/or managerial problems – Required
• Decision Making: uses independent judgment to exercise authority on behalf of the medical center by keeping the organization’s mission, vision, and values at the forefront. Works independently in a self directed, non-confrontational, collaborative manner – Required
• Planning/Organization: shows organizational skills through effective planning and delegating. Consistently seeks opportunities to have the department work more efficiently and effectively – Required
• Financial Management: manages department budget within specified parameters. Consistently contributes to sound financial practices – Preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, decision-making and analytical abilities necessary to coordinate emergency care delivery throughout assigned areas – Required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work, delegate to others, communicate with culturally diverse population and facilitate processes to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness – Required
• Basic Computer skills – Required
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety, ergonomics, workers’ compensation, and OSHA regulations – Preferred

Additional Information

Schedule: Full-time

Requisition ID: 26004790

Daily Work Times: 3:00pm-11:00pm

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

On Call: No

Weekends: No