Assistant Nurse Manager - Neuro Intermediate & Ortho Urology

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides clinical and administrative leadership support for the Neuro Intermediate Care and Ortho Urology units. Responsibilities include fostering a patient-centered professional work environment through the implementation of the Theory of Human Caring, the nursing process, staff development, and collaborative team interactions for the enhancement of the quality of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a patient-centered professional work environment through the implementation of the Theory of Human Caring, the nursing process, staff development, and collaborative team interactions.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to achieve goals to improve quality of care.
• Develops and monitors standards of performance and capitalizes on employee strengths.
• Facilitates appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.
• Collaborates effectively by developing collegial relationships and communicating information effectively.
• Assists the Nurse Manager in coordinating nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assisting in integrating services across the continuum of care.
• Ensures care is delivered with respect for patient's rights and preferences.
• Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security for patients and staff.
• Facilitates resolution of conflicts, collaborates with Service Excellence to promote service recovery, and empowers staff in decision-making through shared governance.
• Assumes responsibility with the Nurse Manager for the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of the budgetary process for designated area(s).
• Maintains a biogenic environment that stimulates the ongoing professional development of staff in accordance with the principles of Shared Governance, Theory of Human Caring, and professional practice.
• Demonstrates value for professional nursing practice including the utilization of current standards, the nursing process, and patient advocacy.
• Ensures/provides appropriate patient care in accordance with specific patient population.
• Maintains competency related to patient population and identifies strategies to meet related needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN or BS in related field with two years' experience in nursing required.
• MSN Preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of applicable state.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• Nationally Recognized Certification in Nursing Specialty required within one year.