Assistant Nurse Manager - Neuro Stepdown Expansion

About the role

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides clinical supervision and coordinates unit clinical operations with other departmental disciplines under the direction of the Nurse Manager. This leader provides effective and efficient patient care to all ages on assigned shifts or as otherwise designated. Additionally, this caregiver assumes the responsibilities of the nurse manager in his/her absence.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among unit staff and other departments and units regarding issues related to patient care.
• Ensure continuity of patient care information between shifts, coordinate patient admitting, discharges, transfers and other operational issues.
• Review major operational patient care issues with Nurse Managers.
• Provide ongoing clinical evaluations of nurses and other direct and indirect patient care providers.
• Counsel employees on performance issues, administer initial corrective actions and collaborate in monitoring attendance issues.
• Alert Nurse Manager of significant clinical or other performance issues.
• Participate in interviewing, selecting and appraising the performance of employees.
• Maintain compliance with EEO/AAP goals and guidelines.
• Administer Nursing Institute, departmental and CC policies and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the daily delivery of patient care on assigned unit/area.
• Prepare schedule of work assignments, assuring adequate coverage on all shifts.
• Participate in and support quality improvement projects, outcome studies and research initiatives.
• Participate in department groups and committees as assigned.
• Assist in orienting new personnel, continuing education and in-service educational programs.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Certification must be presented upon hire.
• Two years of recent clinical nurse experience
• Demonstratable clinical knowledge and skills; oral, written and interpersonal skills; and strong analytical and organization skills

Qualifications

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
• Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Skills

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among unit staff and other departments and units regarding issues related to patient care.
• Ensure continuity of patient care information between shifts, coordinate patient admitting, discharges, transfers and other operational issues.
• Review major operational patient care issues with Nurse Managers.
• Provide ongoing clinical evaluations of nurses and other direct and indirect patient care providers.
• Counsel employees on performance issues, administer initial corrective actions and collaborate in monitoring attendance issues.
• Alert Nurse Manager of significant clinical or other performance issues.
• Participate in interviewing, selecting and appraising the performance of employees.
• Maintain compliance with EEO/AAP goals and guidelines.
• Administer Nursing Institute, departmental and CC policies and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the daily delivery of patient care on assigned unit/area.
• Prepare schedule of work assignments, assuring adequate coverage on all shifts.
• Participate in and support quality improvement projects, outcome studies and research initiatives.
• Participate in department groups and committees as assigned.
• Assist in orienting new personnel, continuing education and in-service educational programs.

Benefits

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $39.50 Maximum hourly: $59.60 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).