Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU

About the role

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) serves as the administrative resource lead within the department for interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures for the department. They will collaborate with the department manager to direct and assist staff in problem resolution and daily department management.

Responsibilities

• Defines standards of department nursing care utilizing evidence-based practices and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.
• Manages compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policy for patient services, environment, and personnel safety.
• Oversees performance improvement program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting service and implements solutions with follow through.
• Actively participates in service, departmental, and hospital-wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those represented.
• Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff.
• Manage human resources to assure quality services and promote positive employee relations.
• Coaches direct reports by providing feedback, giving constructive critique of work, facilitating the development of problem solving and decision-making skills, and documents their job performance annually.
• Follows progressive corrective action process in order to maintain productivity and/or performance standards.
• Responsible for operational excellence of the department and ensures that the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Responsible for fiscal management of department, assures proper utilization of organizational resources.
• Attains all agreed to goals and objective within specified time frames as part of the organization's overall mission.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN or equivalent preferred
• Management Experience Preferred
• Minimum of four years of current clinical nursing experience in a hospital environment in which leadership, interpersonal skills, clinical expertise, and professional creativity has been demonstrated.
• Current state licensure in nursing BLS certification required ACLS certification required PALS certification preferred

Qualifications

• Two years of critical care experience preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time Engages in active listening skillsUtilizes the AIDET communication toolUses key words at key timesUtilizes HEART service recovery techniques
• Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 ruleDemonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body languageEnsures patient privacy and promotes a healing environmentAdjusts approach to respect the diversity of patientsAssesses and manages patient's expectations of care
• Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognitionCommits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something
• Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of careEngages in practices that will continually improve processes
• Leadership Competencies Emotional IntelligenceAbility to grow and adaptAccountabilityCommunicationLeading and developing othersBuilding relationshipsBusiness acumen and organizational finances (with emphasis on using available analytics, tools, and financial reporting to understand and effectively manage department operations)
• Strategy and implementationManaging change

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Variated shifts