Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing, Mental Health (1 West)

Summary

Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.

Responsibilities

- Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. - Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. - Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. - Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. - Equips staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. - Cultivates alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. - Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. - Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

- Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency, Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved by an accrediting agency, and current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse. - Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education, and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment. - Physical Requirements: This position may include a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting. There may also be extended periods of sitting or standing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols using mechanical lifts that are provided.