Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Nurse Manager - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) - Southside Medical Center

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

About the role

Assists with supervising and coordinating the administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas. Collaborates with an interprofessional team to ensure safe and effective care delivery while promoting a culture of excellence. Spends approximately half their time in a clinical capacity and half assisting with administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of nurses and clinical support.
• Supports managers/directors on larger units.
• Performs limited managerial responsibilities and works on ground support for frontline staff; assists in direct patient care as needed.
• Assists manager/director in planning and supervision of unit/department goals and objectives.
• Assists with managers/directors in planning and maintaining department's readiness for regulatory surveyors.
• Serves as professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.
• Responsible for personal and professional growth as well as fostering an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally.
• Responsible for modeling core culture and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm and implement high reliability principles.
• Facilitates implementation of change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives in assigned areas.
• Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to organizational policies.
• Practices and delivers care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (strongly preferred).
• Current RN license in state of employment or covered by compact (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting).
• Additional certifications required based on the unit(s) the leader oversees:
  • PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
  • ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
  • NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)
  • TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (preferred)
  • ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (preferred)
  • National Board Certification Specialty (preferred)
  • Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)

Experience

• 2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred).
• Charge nurse or management experience (preferred).

Skills

• Build collaborative relationships.
• Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff.
• Conflict resolution.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Establish an environment that values diversity.
• Facilitate consensus building and group discussions.
• Inspire desired behaviors and manage undesired behaviors.
• Interpersonal communication and relationship building.
• Application of high reliability concepts.
• Understanding of care delivery models and patient care delivery across the continuum.
• Clinical outcomes, education, and developmental practices.
• Evidence-based practices.
• Hospital policies, procedures, and nursing/clinical best practices and research.
• Nursing professional practice and patient care services.
• Performance improvement and quality clinical care.
• Quality improvement and regulatory standards.
• Risk management and working knowledge of patient safety programs, identifying risks, and responding to recommendations.
• Change management and foundational leadership.
• Mentoring others and succession planning.
• Advocacy and holding self accountable to actions and decisions.
• Open to receiving feedback and coaching.
• Uphold ethical principles and corporate compliance standards.
• Analyzing data or information.
• Knowledge of creating and managing budgets.
• Creating operational objectives and strategies to achieve goals.
• Customer service and financial management.
• Human resources management and information management/technology.
• Knowledge of SWOT and gap analyses.
• People management, leadership, and problem solving.
• Staffing and managing staffing based on matrix.
• Strategic planning and management.
• Workforce development planning and union environments.
• Training.

Pay

Hourly range: $43.49 – $69.58.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.