Assistant Nurse Manager - Inpatient - Canton Potsdam Hospital

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice within practice area and identifies opportunities for performance improvement.
• Participates and utilizes the performance improvement process to improve clinical practice.
• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for oversight of nursing and non-nursing personnel on a unit.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills with team members and patients / families.
• Functions as a leader with the ability to act as a resource person (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 others in both the internal and external environment to promote/ensure optimal care for the patient.
• Affirms the clinical expertise of nursing personnel, monitoring assignments and providing feedback and documentation to both team members and / or Nurse Manager.
• Assesses the needs and provides recommendations regarding team member clinical education to Clinical Resource Nurse / Educator / Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Completes performance appraisals for direct reports and assists 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 in order to drive the plan of care, identify and remove barriers and assist with care transitions for all patients on the unit.
• Performs daily leader rounding, and assures that team members are regularly rounding on all patients to assure their comfort.
• Develops programs and strategies to monitor the quality of patient care and patient outcomes.
• Assists 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 area of specialty and assists in completion of competency for other team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• 1 - 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification in area of specialty by a National Accrediting Organization.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and behaviors.