Assistant Nurse Manager, Infusion Services, Burlington

Join the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center team as an Assistant Nurse Manager, Infusion Services, Burlington.

Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager practices within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA State nurse Practice Act, and ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The ANM Supervises and coordinates the delivery of patient care on assigned unit.

• Clinical practice
• System coordination
• Quality improvement
• Human resource management
• Unit budget
• Professional growth
• Self-improvement

The Assistant Nurse Manager may provide direct or indirect care to patients and in collaboration with other health care team members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Clinical Practice: Develops, implements, and assures compliance with Nursing Practice Guidelines.
• Maintains and displays knowledge of current professional/clinical issues and uses evidence-based resources to implement necessary changes in the delivery of nursing care.
• Collaborates with leadership team to provide opportunities for staff development.

SYSTEM COORDINATION: Links departmental goals to organization’s mission and goals. Works collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and integrate services within the department and with other departments.

• Supports new ideas and changes within the department by actively participating and contributing.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting demands of the department.
• Organizes and prioritizes work to meet deadlines.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Monitors compliance to regulatory criteria and standards of care. Reviews outcome measures and works collaboratively with staff and leadership team to improve patient outcomes.

• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to comply with regulatory standards, improve patient satisfaction, and improve patient outcomes.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager to recruit, hire, and retain qualified personnel. Participates in the performance appraisal process as assigned.

• Assures appropriate orientation, competence assessment, in-service training, and continuing education for all staff.
• Fosters staff development by assisting them to identify goals and appropriate opportunities for learning.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and implements cost-effective staffing patterns. Uses resources effectively to provide high-quality, cost-effective services.

• Promotes staff awareness of hospital cost and assists the Nurse Manager with maintenance of the unit budget.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/SELF IMPROVEMENT: Pursues self-awareness, actively seeks feedback, accepts constructive criticism, and modifies behavior accordingly.

• Engages in professional development activities such as education, participating in professional associations, or other appropriate activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: BSN required, Masters preferred. Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Life Support Certification: BLS
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Demonstrates the necessary clinical competence in area of nursing practice. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Basic computer skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled