Assistant Nurse Manager, Invasive Cardiology (Cath Lab/EP)

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides direct oversight of clinical care delivery in collaboration with the Nurse Manager to ensure patient quality targets are met; as well as safe, effective, and efficient care of patients.
• Provides shift leadership for unit to ensure 24/7 coverage with Nurse Manager and other ANMs.
• Safeguards daily and shift staffing resources to meet patient care needs.
• Creates and reassesses patient assignments to align with Associates' state licensure and scope of practice.
• Completes purposeful rounding on Associates and patients daily, including off-shifts.
• Ensures completion of daily regulatory and safety tasks and requirements.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians, other departments, patients, visitors, and families to resolve concerns.
• Aids the Nurse Manager in verifying that Associates receive required education.
• Facilitates new Associate department orientation, education, and evaluation.
• Reviews, monitors, and documents competencies and compliance to performance expectations.
• Provides feedback during annual performance evaluation reviews in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
• Administers Records of Conference (ROC) for attendance and initial ROC's after discussion with Nurse Manager.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to unit staff.
• Provides feedback to staff regarding opportunities for improvement to practice.
• Delivers unit communication and facilitates shift huddle.
• Works in collaboration with Associates to implement and monitor the achievement of Patient Satisfaction and Experience, Quality, and Safety targets.
• Participates in the interview process for Associate selection.
• Participates in action plans related to AOS results for Associate engagement.
• Performs all essential functions and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse, as indicated in the Registered Nurse job description.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school required.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• AHA ACLS Provider required within 60 days.
• Certification within clinical area of responsibility preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ staff nurse experience required.

Required Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands;
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting;
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.;
• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.;
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.