Assistant Nurse Manager - Orthopedic Clinic - North Liberty Hospital

Responsibilities

• Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient population.
• Affords assistance in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for a patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patients.
• Assesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilities.
• Makes contributions to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nurses.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members.
• Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care.
• Serves as a resource for patient care problems.
• Practices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Collaborates with the Clinic Manager to assist with implementation of department, division, and unit(s) strategic plans.
• Implements planned change to optimize clinic functioning.
• Participates in monitoring staff competency.
• Provides constructive feedback and support to staff nurses, medical assistants, athletic trainers, patient Care technicians and clerks to assist them to improve their performance.
• Collaborates with Clinic Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of department/division/unit Quality Management program.
• Participates in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activities.
• Analyzes and uses data to guide operational and patient care decisions and evaluate outcomes.
• Maintains and evaluates nursing personnel as delegated in accordance with established evaluation criteria, personnel policies and union contract(s).
• Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.
• Aids in the development of communication and problem-solving skills within staff.
• Evaluates patient/family health education activities for the patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patients.
• Facilitates opportunities for nursing staff to improve and/or expand clinical knowledge and skills.
• Provides consultation upon request within area of clinical expertise to nursing staff/other health professionals throughout the hospital.
• Facilitates the educational experiences for health care students and monitors the care delivered.
• Participates in meeting the educational needs of service institutions and agencies to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient care requirements.
• Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goals.
• Maintains and expands own knowledge and skills.
• Mediates problems involving patient/families, hospital personnel and public.
• Coordinates implementation of specific action plans at the unit(s) level and aimed at meeting priority goals and objectives.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with the health care team.
• Provides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containment.
• Coordinates and/or participates in the implementation of specific cost control strategies identified by the Clinic Manager.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice.
• Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities.
• Participates in and contributes to department/division/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/unit(s) strategic goals.
• Is self-directed in using time.
• Sets out for and is receptive to feedback from co-workers at all levels for the purpose of growth in the role.
• Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations.
• Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remains responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meets the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required.
• A current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.
• One to three years of progressing leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with computer software applications (EG ELMS, Microsoft computer applications), skill in leadership/management.
• Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education.
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.