Assistant Nurse Manager, Surgical Telemetry​/Med Surg​/Tele Stroke. Evenings

Assistant Nurse Manager, Surgical Telemetry/Med Surg/Tele Stroke. Full Time Evenings

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Evening - 08 Hour (United States of America)

The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager with clinical management and administrative coordination of a designated patient care unit(s) or service(s). The position supports the Nurse Manager in promoting the achievement of the unit(s)' and objectives. This position works in a supportive manner as a resource for the patient care unit(s) and as a representative for the Nurse Manager.

Typically assigned responsibility for supervising patient care staff and operations for an assigned shift for a patient care unit(s) and/or for coordinating one or more administrative functions as assigned by the Nurse Manager, ensuring consistent implementation and monitoring of organizational policies and standards of care, their work involves a combination of clinical (patient care) and administrative responsibilities. The Assistant Nurse Manager provides consistent and timely information and feedback to the Nurse Manager and is responsible for knowledge and application of all personnel policies and requirements of the collective bargaining agreements.

• The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
  
  Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).
• Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff; supervises the provision of quality, therapeutic and cost-effective patient care in accordance with standards of practice, hospital protocols, policies and procedures, and desired patient outcomes.
• Assists Nurse Manager in administrative/management functions and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Nurse Manager as delegated and/or in the case of absence.
• Coordinates and directs the unit(s) patient care operations for an assigned shift, acting on behalf of the Nurse Manager.
• Facilitates orientation, training and ongoing staff development; assists in coaching, developing and corrective action of personnel as appropriate; participates in ongoing and annual evaluation of employee performance. Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes to facilitate smooth workflow and desired outcomes on the patient care unit(s). Interprets to staff the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the unit(s), department, and organization;
  
  communicates expectations and monitors staff performance. Participates in unit goal and program planning, development, and evaluation of programs and special projects as assigned; participates in and supports continuous quality, process, and performance improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level.
• Provides competent and compassionate patient care (appropriate to age and condition of the patient), serving as a role model and mentor; and assists with unit workload.
• Serves as a liaison to the Nurse Manager.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the…