Arringdon Ambulatory Surgery Center-Operating Room Service Line Coordinator

Occ Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager, RN (ANM) is a role developed to work in coordination with the nursing leadership in an assigned unit, department or service to ensure the work is accomplished safely and effectively. The ANM serves as leadership support for staff, physicians and other related providers on service-specific clinical issues. The ANM requires demonstration of leadership, clinical, and interpersonal skills.

The ANM collaborates with the manager on clinical and non-clinical operations related to the designated service area. The ANM serves as the leader support for the unit/department/service when the manager is unavailable. The ANM is responsible for supervising, directing, coaching and mentoring staff under the supervision of the nurse manager of operations (NMO).

Duties and responsibilities include those required of the clinical nurse, preceptor, and charge nurse role. In conjunction with nurse manager, the assistant nurse manager will plan, coordinate clinical requirements for staff and ensure all CBO and CBE requirements for staff are current. Plan and assist with coordination of unit staff schedules and submit for manager approval. Coordinate clinical training requirements with staff regarding equipment and supplies.

Consult with preceptors and orientees on a regular basis to provide support and determine how orientation should proceed on an individual basis. Assist NMO in preparation, oversight, maintenance and monitoring of budget utilization. Collaborate with the manager for issue resolutions and projects to improve workflow processes. Collaborate with different departments (pharmacy, radiology, lab, registration) to resolve issues and improve workflow processes.

Participate with the nurse manager in the interview process and selection of new staff. Oversee various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities. Mentor/coach staff to enhance hires and orientees including entry-level nurses, nursing care assistants, their professional development. Assess performance of assigned nets and health unit coordinators; provide ongoing feedback and coaching.

Understand and communicate potential clinical equipment or supply issues to appropriate support team members. Mentor and monitor preceptors for all new employees. Facilitate provision of clinical/education updates and skill check-offs to entire staff on a regular basis. Provide immediate support or education on policy, procedures, equipment and supplies as needed. Responsible for learning, implementing and teaching new technology/procedures. Provide clinical consultation and guidance as needed to facilitate patient care.

Round on patient and families to validate services are provided consistently within expected standards; provide service recovery as needed. Model and support the value of diversity in the workplace. Give assistance and/or direction to staff to facilitate quality patient flow. Supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patient-care area. Provide oversight and support to charge nurse to ensure staffing needs/assignments are made according to workload, staff competency and scope of practice.

Delegate responsibilities within the scope of practice and validated competencies to meet workload. Facilitate participation of unit-based staff on department and organization-wide councils/committees. Facilitate assignments that support learning for the orientee or nurse learner. Promote an atmosphere of open communication that facilitates staff input into decision-making, resolution of conflict, and collegiality among all health team members. Communicate in an effective, professional manner.

Support activities needed to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and compliance with clinical patient care standards and established policies and procedures. Review and provide appropriate follow-up/communication on SRSs related to their team or patients in conjunction with NMO. Facilitate and encourage staff participation in departmental and hospital committee and council meetings. Attend departmental and hospital committee meetings as assigned. Coordinate, facilitate, participate or direct departmental projects with follow-through and appropriate follow-up.

Other projects and duties as directed by the department manager.

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and nursing care assistant. Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process. Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure. Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families. Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and…