Assistant Nurse Manager - Med Surg
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About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager for the Med Surg unit at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland is responsible for managing the daily activities of the unit, ensuring that quality, service, and utilization standards are met. This role involves supervising the day-to-day shift activities and overseeing the clinical operations of the unit, which includes practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. The Assistant Nurse Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that the highest quality of care is provided in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, as well as established departmental policies and procedures. In this position, the Assistant Nurse Manager will develop and implement action plans aimed at improving staff development and will supervise a single unit consisting of approximately 20 to 60 employees. The role requires monitoring the allocation and utilization of personnel based on the continually changing patient population and needs, ensuring the best level of patient care while identifying opportunities for cost savings. The Assistant Nurse Manager will also supervise daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. Additionally, the Assistant Nurse Manager will monitor the quality of service and utilization standards, taking specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. This includes ensuring coordinated treatment plans, customer-focused care, and cost-effective utilization of services. The role also involves collaboration with healthcare providers outside of the unit to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. The Assistant Nurse Manager will research, identify, and implement best practice models from other units and will investigate and resolve patient and family member concerns regarding patient care. This position is part of a dynamic healthcare environment that values quality improvement and patient-centered care.
