Assistant Nurse Manager - Gastroenterology - Pittsford

Schedule

Monday – Friday, day shift, typically starting between 6–7 am; flexibility required.

About the role

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) provides clinical care to patients and direct oversight of day-to-day responsibilities for nursing team members. Serving as the main contact for a variety of nursing functions, the ANM supports both management and staff, acts as a clinical resource, and mentors/coaches team members. Through strong critical-thinking, open communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership, the ANM drives the delivery of quality patient care and an exceptional patient and family experience.

Responsibilities

• Performance Improvement / Evidence-Based Practice / Nursing Research:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice within the practice area and identifies opportunities for performance improvement.
  • Participates in and utilizes the performance improvement process to improve clinical practice.
  • Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to the Nursing Research Department, using a research article from the last five years conducted in the United States.
• Direct Oversight of Nursing Personnel:
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for oversight of nursing and non-nursing personnel on the unit.
  • Demonstrates exceptional communication skills with team members and patients/families.
  • Functions as a leader and resource (both clinically and non-clinically) for nursing personnel, physicians, and providers.
  • In collaboration with the Nurse Manager/Director, investigates and resolves patient/family/significant-other complaints.
  • Provides leadership by delegating appropriate responsibilities to assigned nurses and ancillary personnel.
  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to promote/ensure optimal patient care.
  • Assesses clinical expertise of nursing personnel, monitors assignments, and provides feedback and documentation to team members and/or the Nurse Manager.
  • Assesses team members’ needs and provides recommendations regarding clinical education to the Clinical Resource Nurse/Educator/Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Completes performance appraisals for direct reports and assists the Nurse Manager with performance appraisals for other team members on the unit.
  • Manages the performance of team members with the support of the Nurse Manager.
  • Coordinates daily huddles and care-team rounds to drive the plan of care, identify and remove barriers, and assist with care transitions for all patients on the unit.
• Unit-Specific and System-Wide Responsibilities:
  • Performs daily leader rounding and ensures team members regularly round on all patients to assure comfort.
  • Develops programs and strategies to monitor the quality of patient care and patient outcomes.
  • Assists the Nurse Manager in developing, justifying, and implementing the long-term staffing pattern, personnel needs, budget negotiation, and recruitment plan.
  • Participates in organizational compliance audits or, if delegated, holds team members accountable for completion.
  • Attends all required educational programs and participates in supervisory team-member education and training programs as required.
  • Demonstrates clinical competency in the area of specialty and assists in completion of competency for other team members as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license in New York State.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification in area of specialty by a national accrediting organization.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and behaviors.

Education

• Degree: BS in Nursing

Physical Requirements

• Work Class: Medium Work – exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Mobility: Requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.
• For disease-specific care programs, refer to the program-specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience, educational expectations, and continuing education requirements.
• Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or the employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay

$80,000 – $125,000 per year. The listed base pay range is a good-faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full-time applicant; it may be modified in the future and is eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.