Assistant Nurse Manager - Acute Care - General Medicine

Job Description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centers (OSUWMC) mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, teaching and research. The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) assists the Nurse Manager in leading a team of care providers to provide patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The ANM promotes a healthy work environment for the team while cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.

The team provides patient care and supportive services utilizing the Nursing Professional Practice Model. Care is directed towards the achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient and family involvement in his/her own plan of care, increasing efficiency and decreasing costs.

Position Summary:

The ANM assists with the planning, organization, direction and evaluation of patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis as required. The ANM is key in operationalizing the Medical Center's mission, vision, values and goals and assists in creating an environment that supports the nursing professional practice model. The ANM contributes to the ongoing operations of the Nursing Department.

The ANM, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, assists in managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area. Ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments/areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services is essential.

Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Masters in Nursing or related field is preferred. Current Ohio RN license. Two of clinical nursing experience in patient care setting required. Holds a current certification in nursing administration or area of clinical expertise; or certification must be achieved within the timeline of eligibility. Prior demonstration of leadership skills and related responsibilities. On going:
Maintains current Ohio RN license. Retains professional certification in nursing administration or clinical area. Meet mandatory educational and health requirements. Maintains and seeks new knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement and cost reduction, current policies, procedures

17 North is a 30-bed unit in the Acute Care Department. We are a general medicine mixed acuity unit that sees both medical surgical and PCU patients. On our unit, nurses work with attending physicians, residents, and medical students to deliver care. Our team-centered environment. Our physician team rooms are on the unit or close by to promote this team-based approach.

Our team is passionate about staff development and advancement as a dedicated education unit. We would love to welcome you to our team on 17 North.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.