Assistant nurse manager - general surgery - 8 hour days

Under the leadership of the Nurse Manager/Associate Director/Operations Manager/Executive Director (Nurse Leader), the Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the assigned department(s)/area(s)/clinic(s) in order to provide high-quality, individualized patient care in support of Medical Center philosophies. The Assistant Nurse Manager functions as the Department Supervisor and an experienced and proficient clinician and assumes responsibility and accountability for the expert application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The Assistant Nurse Manager identifies and removes barriers to patient access and flow in collaboration with organizational leaders and facilitates coordination of care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration, as applicable. The Assistant Nurse Manager consistently demonstrates professional skills and abilities, exemplary leadership and educational skills to direct and supervise the clinical performance of others, evaluates the interventions and outcomes of care situations, demonstrates motivation and creativity, evaluates opportunities for care enhancement at the departmental level, and serves as a catalyst for effective change within Nursing at the department and institutional levels. The Assistant Nurse Manager shares their integrated learning and knowledge and assesses the educational needs of patients, families, and staff. In addition, the Assistant Nurse Manager promotes, supports, and is accountable for the achievement of department-specific patient safety goals.

The Assistant Nurse Manager ensures nursing staff in assigned department(s)/area(s)/clinic(s) perform within their scope of responsibility and duties and ensures accountability at the facility, department, and position levels, including knowledge of required clinical and technical skills consistent with the Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, The Joint Commission, the Plan for Provision of Nursing Care, the Plan for Provision of Care to Patients, and other regulatory requirements. Additional management responsibilities include compliance with the National Patient Safety Goals, support of quality improvement and clinical care delivery processes, staffing, scheduling, and retention of staff, safety and quality management, and participation in department-based practice and quality improvement activities. In conjunction with the Nurse Manager/Associate Director/Operations Manager/Executive Director (Nurse Leader) the Assistant Nurse Manager assists with all administrative processes applicable to assigned department(s)/area(s)/clinic(s), including human resources, assisting with department-based budgeting, evaluation of the effectiveness of patient care resources, staffing, quality improvement planning, strategic planning, and educational development programs. The Assistant Nurse Manager supervises, mentors, and coaches staff and holds staff accountable for the development and professional growth of each employee they supervise, supports research, participates in strategic planning, both long- and short-term, and assures patient advocacy. The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as the operational and leadership resource to the staff and evaluates the effectiveness of patient care resources. The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for managing staffing effectiveness, including, but not limited to, accountability for overtime utilization, staff compliance with meal and rest breaks, and staff attendance. The Assistant Nurse Manager conducts performance evaluations and oversees the completion of skills and competencies. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager/Associate Director/Operations Manager/Executive Director (Nurse Leader), the Assistant Nurse Manager leads recruitment and retention activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates to identify and assess patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patients.
• Provides leadership in the delivery of patient care and nursing practices within assigned clinical unit(s). Works with Nurse Management to address issues identified with regard to quality of care standards. Ensures efficient quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements and established organizational goals.
• Responsible for performance management, including supervising or developing action plans to support staff development and improve performance.
• In collaboration with CNIV and/or Charge Nurse and Nurse Leaders, ensures adequate staffing and time schedules are managed within budgetary standard. May authorize overtime or scheduling changes to fill shifts as necessary.
• Assists in monitoring established performance improvement systems to measure fiscal compliance. Assists the Nurse Leader with budget planning, staffing and scheduling, recruitment efforts internal/external to the organization, monitors meal periods and rest breaks, tardiness, absenteeism, overtime and keeps Nurse Manager informed of trends.
• Oversees documentation on direct and indirect patient care services for the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of our patients.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary team approach to discharge planning, including team rounding.
• Supervises the coordination of patient assignments based on staff competencies, including the delegation and assignment patient care tasks and prioritization of workload, considering patient acuity, activity and available resources.
• In collaboration with other members of management, oversees the completion by staff of mandatory competencies to meet regulatory requirements, ensures on-going adherence, and monitors for compliance.
• Assists the Nurse Leader with the development of departmental goals, new hire evaluation process and promotes inter/intra departmental collaboration. Assists Nurse Manager with the recruitment and retention of staff, coaches and counsels staff, and facilitates staff meetings.
• Conducts timely peer review evaluations as it applies to the performance appraisal period and evaluation and ongoing feedback.
• Actively participates and manages operations during emergency situations, including participation in disaster preparedness.
• Effectively shares integrated learning/knowledge. Supports and/or represents department for organizational initiatives through the participation in meetings, such as staff meetings, shared governance, quality assurance meetings or committees, joint commission and related clinical forums.
• Assists in assessing the educational needs of staff, patient, and families; plans and coordinates with Nurse Educator the educational classes required for the department. Validates, monitors and evaluates the orientation process for new staff members. Coordinates with Nurse Leader to develop nursing knowledge and practice through in-service and basic competency programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned, including special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing - minimum
• Master's Degree Master’s Degree in healthcare, nursing or healthcare administration profession. - preferred

Experience

• 5 years minimum five (5) years’ experience in an acute care setting, which includes two (2) years in specialty and supervisory experience. - minimum

Licenses and Certifications

• RN State License - Upon Hire minimum California State RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Other - Upon Hire minimum Other Competencies, as required by your specialty unit (ex. ACLS, PALS)
• ANCC Specialty Certification - Upon Hire minimum