RN-Assistant Clinical Manager-Telemetry-Full Time- Days

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

19d

About The Position

The Assistant Clinical Manager coordinates operations and patient flow in the patient care area during the shift. The role applies the nursing process and relevant theories and principles of psychosocial and physical sciences to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, evaluate, and modify patient care using evidence-based practices. The Assistant Clinical Manager practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the ANA Bill of Rights. The position provides leadership in coordinating the interdisciplinary team and works collaboratively with other health care disciplines to support individualized care and optimal patient outcomes. The Assistant Clinical Manager is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by themself and by those under their direction, including through participation in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. The role also supports staff development, effective communication, change, and adherence to hospital and personnel policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Knowledge of and familiarity with health care delivery systems, the nursing process, and concepts of case coordination.
Knowledge of personal computers, hospital information systems, and patient care applications.
Knowledge of and ability to use principles of adult learning.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to participate on and/or lead teams effectively.
Ability to develop solutions to problems and lead staff through change.
Ability to communicate ideas and knowledge verbally and in writing in a concise manner.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a stressful environment; attention to detail, alertness, and self-motivation.
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment; push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
Participate in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintain required professional licenses and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred, or obtain within 2 years.
NIHSS training; the posting states this training can be obtained through various organizations and learning systems offering courses from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the operations of the patient care area and manage patient flow during the shift.
Assign patients to RNs, C.N.A.s, Nurse Externs, and other team members across hospital areas or units.
Prepare patient-care or geographic assignments using Relationship Based Care and considering total patient care needs, staff competencies, patient characteristics and locations, and anticipated admissions and discharges.
Participate in hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes for team members on the assigned unit.
Promote quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act, hospital and departmental policies, and competency requirements.
Support quality nursing services through participation in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary team and collaborate with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.
Use and model current leadership techniques and theories, encourage staff decision-making, and provide leadership in complex situations.
Monitor the effectiveness of information shared with staff and change communication as needed.
Understand and enforce hospital and personnel policies and procedures.
Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.