Assistant Nurse Manager Med Surg

Job Description

Perform venous access procedures within the scope of RN licensure, ensuring proper technique and patient safety.

Administer and monitor infusion therapy treatments, adjusting care plans based on patient responses and needs.

Assess patients' conditions to determine appropriate venous access methods and address any complications.

Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients requiring venous access and infusion therapy.

Provide patient education on venous access and infusion therapy to ensure understanding and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and precept new staff by providing hands-on training, feedback, and fostering professional development.
• Resolve conflicts among staff promptly and effectively using mediation techniques to maintain a positive work environment and ensure team cohesion.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policies to maintain high standards of patient services and safety.
• Manage the business of healthcare delivery on their unit, including assessing and managing financial practices/Productivity management.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives on their assigned unit.
• Think critically in relation to the operations of the unit and delivery of patient care.
• Act as a role model for professionalism on their assigned unit of employment.
• Possess a broad nursing knowledge, leadership ability, accepts responsibility, exercises authority, and functions independently.
• Possess insight for employee growth and development and the ability to do effective impartial counseling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with an Electronic Health Record.
• Specific skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies).
• Specific knowledge and skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies).

Requirements

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Qualifications

• 1+ charge nurse or relevant leadership experience. [Preferred]
• 1+ nursing experience within the acute care setting [Preferred]