Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - Progressive Care - Full Time - Days

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).Education Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursingBSN preferred.

Experience / Qualifications Current RN licensure in the state of FloridaBLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.

ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.

NIHSS training can be obtained through various organizations and learning systems that offer courses from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge and familiarity with health care delivery systems, nursing process, and concepts of case coordination.

Knowledge of personal computers, hospital information systems, and patient care applications.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize the principles of adult learning.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to participate on and/or lead teams effectively.

Ability to develop solutions to problems, and to lead staff through the change process.

Ability to articulate ideas and knowledge both verbally and in writing, in a concise manner.

Position Summary The Assistant Clinical Manager coordinates the operations of the patient care area for the shift and manages the patient flow. The Assistant Clinical Manager applies nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care utilizing evidence based practices. The Assistant Clinical Manager practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights.

Assigns patient assignments to RNs, C.N.A.s, Nurse Externs, and other team members to areas / units within the hospital.

Prepares patient care or geographic assignments utilizing Relationship Based Care, the total patients is considered in the delivery of care. The ACM has independent authority to determine assignments on nurse competencies, patient characteristics,patient locations, anticipated admissions / discharges etc.

Participates in the hiring process, performance reviews and disciplinary process of team members on ACM respective unit.

Strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. Ensures practice is in accordance with competency required for that area.

This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self (or others who are under her/his direction). This is done through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives. The ACM provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. In managing patient care the ACM will take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.

Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging the decision-making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations.

Ensures that information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and changed as needed.

Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures.

Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership

Competencies:

Establishing Relationships Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders (both internal and external) in order to collaborate effectively within divisions and across…