Assistant Nurse Manager - Neonatal ICU - Nights

General Summary

Provides supervision of the daily operations and work activities of professional nursing and ancillary services staff on assigned unit. Able to support ongoing operations of department/unit independently as needed. Provides direct patient care as required.

Responsibilities

• Duties and Responsibilities
• Essential Functions
• In the absence of the Nurse Manager (NM), the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) assumes roles and responsibilities of the NM or applicable “one up” position.
• Works to support adequate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained for all shifts through the development, preparation and maintenance of staffing schedules that meet department/unit needs and apply to variable census conditions.
• Makes appropriate adjustments/assignments to maximize timely patient care. Looks to staffing needs into the next matrix.
• Oversees the delivery of patient care. Directs and delegates patient care assignments to staff based on acuteness of patient care needs, staff availability and patient safety.
• Serves in charge capacity if/when needed. Actively takes part in the performance appraisal process. Holds staff accountable for performance standards.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Manager and the Charge Nurse on areas of need on the unit (e.g., problematic flow issues, equipment and supplies issues, documentation issues, patient satisfaction issues and performance issues).
• Makes recommendations for permanent/long term resolution. Anticipates and resolves patient/family concerns in a timely manner. Keeps patients and families informed.
• Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
• Serves as a resource and role model/mentor to charge nurses and staff.
• Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s).

Nursing Education Requirements

Policies outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description. In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.

• Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:
• Emergency Care Center – ACLS, PALS
• Intensive Care Center & MSCC Lead – ACLS, PALSL&D – ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experience
• NICU – NRPPEDS – PALSPCC/PACU/ENDO – ACLS, PALS
• Procedural – ACLS

Common Expectations

• Aids in selecting staff, training/orienting personnel, evaluating performance, preparing work schedules and making recommendations for personnel actions.
• Aids in developing budgets.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
• Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required. Chairs and/or serves on appropriate committees as requested.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Diploma Program Required or Associates Degree Required or Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) or earned within 3 years of hire.
• Required Work Experience: 5 years of RN experience required NICU experience required Charge/leadership experience preferred
• Licenses: Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Courses And Training: Neonatal resuscitation, as applicable. Upon Hire Required
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Fully competent Clinical Nurse III. Excellent communication/interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem-solving, confrontational and other leadership skills.