Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Telemetry Unit – Memorial Regional Medical Center

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Assists with supervising and coordinating the administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas. Collaborates with interprofessional team to ensure safe and effective care delivery while promoting a culture of excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads a team of nurses and clinical support.
• Supports managers/directors on larger units.
• Performs managerial responsibilities 80% of time; works on ground support for frontline staff and assists in direct patient care as needed.
• Aids in planning and supervision of unit/department goals and objectives.
• Aids 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.
• Models 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 BSMH policies.

Licensing/Certification

• Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)
• Certifications required based on the unit(s) that the leader oversees and the requirements for those specific units: PALS, ACLS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, National Board Certification Specialty, Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)

Education

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (required within 5 years for magnet facilities)

Work Experience

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

Skills

• Charge nurse or management experience (preferred)
• Build collaborative relationships
• Conflict resolution
• Effective oral communication
• Establish an environment that values diversity
• Facilitate consensus building
• Facilitate group discussions
• Inspire desired behaviors and manage undesired behaviors
• Interpersonal communication
• Relationship building
• Written communication

Application of High Reliability Concepts

• Care Delivery Models and Patient Care Delivery across the continuum
• Clinical outcomes
• Education and developmental practices
• Evidence-based practices
• Hospital policies and procedures
• Nursing and clinical best practices and research
• Nursing professional practice
• Patient care services
• Performance improvement
• Quality clinical care
• Quality improvement
• Risk management

Knowledge

• Creating and managing budgets
• Creating operational objectives and the strategies to achieve the goals
• Knowledge of SWOT and Gap analyses
• People management and leadership
• Problem solving
• Staffing and managing staffing based on matrix
• Strategic planning and management
• Workforce development planning
• Union environments

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