Supv, Assistant Nurse Manager - Nursing Administration

Supv, Assistant Nurse Manager - Nursing Administration (Full Time)

Position Summary:

In collaboration with the management team, focuses on daily department operations. Supervises personnel and coordinates activities of Nursing. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes team concept and reflects the mission and values at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital. Serves as a role model for nurses, physicians, and department support staff, exhibiting the Core Values in all activities. Mentors under the Clinical Manager / Director and pursues management and leadership training within the Guthrie Lourdes Hospital.

May be assigned to special projects per Clinical Manager / Director consistent with strategic, fiscal, and operational goals/targets. In collaboration with management, coordinates the team to deliver patient care in a compassionate and ethical manner according to recognized standards and care model. Functions as the clinical & operating resource with designated hours of accountability exercising independent judgment. Assists with business plans, fiscal accountability, and clinical and resource utilization.

Fosters change, and teamwork. Performs clinical duties of the patient care role related to professional specialty.

Education, License & Cert:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania/New York. Certification within area of expertise or practice preferred (Nursing Management, CCRN, CEN, etc.). BSN required within 3 years of hire.

Experience:

Two years of recent clinical supervisory experience or charge nurse experience desired.

• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing and other services.
• Utilizes staffing management principles to assure adequate supply of all necessary staff to perform patient care.
• Manages daily staffing issues in conjunction with Charge Nurse / Nurse Manager, analyzing available data sources, and making decisions based on this data.
• Adjusts daily schedules according to changes in staffing needs, due to patient census or acuity.
• Responsible for daily performance against budget targets.
• Assists in the development, implementation and modification of programs and services needed to meet patient care and staff development needs.
• Manage department payroll activities.
• Assists Clinical Manager / Director and Assistant Chief Nurse Executive in preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.

• Uses leadership principles to anticipate and influence change.
• Determines resources and actions needed to accomplish objectives.
• Sets priorities and manages time effectively. Identifies potential problems/opportunities and plans contingent action.
• Collaborates with the clinical manager / director and assistant clinical managers, clinical supervisors / clinical coordinators / charge nurses, patient care staff and informal leaders in these efforts.
• Seeks creative methods to resolve conflicts.
• Promotes multi‑disciplinary care of the patient.
• Keep Clinical Manager / Director informed of clinical issues, triage problems, staffing issues, and risk management concerns.
• Acts on behalf of Clinical Manager / Director in his/her absence, attending meetings and making decisions as appropriate and necessary.

• Establishes clear clinical practice expectations based on professional standards for areas of responsibility.
• Ability to provide clinical care and is a role model for staff in the clinical setting.
• Responsible to oversee clinical operations of the department, working with Clinical Manager / Director, Medical Director, and clinical staff to develop, modify and implement patient care standards.
• Working with clinical staff evaluates best practices and sets department goals for clinical practice.
• Role models customer service standards of the Guthrie Lourdes Hospital.
• Responds to customer requests and complaints promptly and with courtesy.
• Fosters a supportive environment and works towards service recovery when necessary.
• Effectively advances improvement activities.
• Implement care/services that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues of customers served.

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