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Posted: 16-Nov-23
Location: Rome, Georgia
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 23041856
Description
Assistant Nurse Manager
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full-Time 36hrs and 1 weekend
Shift: Nights
Location: AdventHealth Redmond
The role you’ll contribute:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a registered professional nurse who has the most direct impact on the care and services that patients and families require throughout their hospital experience. The Assistant Nurse Manager is directly responsible for the continual operation of a specified nursing unit. The Assistant Nurse Manager is able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, creativity, and has the knowledge to manage resources to achieve quality performance, positive employee relations, and compliance with hospital guidelines. The Assistant Nurse Manager is skilled in coaching, motivating, mentoring, and leading a professional and technical team in the delivery of services for our patient population. The Assistant Nurse Manager directly monitors that quality of care is delivered to our patients and demonstrates effective stewardship of resources. The Assistant Nurse Manager is the change agent for the assigned areas of responsibility and are responsible for implementing any changes that the unit is required to undergo in conjunction with their Manager/Director. The Assistant Nurse Manager actively participates in outstanding customer service, including service to patients, families, physicians, and other contacts, and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the Manager/Director in development, implementation and evaluation of on-going service programs which assure quality nursing, and patient care programs consistent with the hospital mission.
- Assists the Manager/Director to monitor/maintain unit compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety.
- Collaborates with Manager/Director to oversee unit PI program that monitors and evaluates aspects of care.
- Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication.
- Collaborates with the Manager/Director to a service that is consistent with the patient care beliefs and shared management philosophy of the department.
- Rounds with patients/families through leader rounds, lead requests, primary nurse request, or direct family request. Assesses patient/families survey responses regarding nursing care and services.
- Responsible for ongoing development of staff and unit specific patient care programs.
- Shares responsibility with the Manager/Director for effective communication horizontally and vertically within the organization.
- In collaboration with the Manager/Director, is responsible for effective and efficient fiscal management of department operations to ensure proper utilization of organizational and financial resources.
- In collaboration with the Manager/Director, is responsible for department’s operational excellence; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- Manages human resources to ensure quality services and promote positive employee relations.
- Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff in a timely manner.
- Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
- Follows the hospitals exposure control plans.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives. In collaboration with unit lead, manages patient placement, facilities, and resources.
- Serves as a role model and resource to staff.
- Participates in the development of nursing staff.
- Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure per hospital policy. Pursues professional growth and development.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Thorough understanding of hospital policies, procedures and legal aspects of acute care nursing
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Basic computer skills, including experience with an Electronic Health Record
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:
- Five or more years of current clinical experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- Active Georgia RN license required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
- Five or more years of current clinical experience
- Five years of hospital experience preferred.
- Medical Surgical Certification preferred
