Assistant Manager Nursing: Med/Surg Float Pool - Full Time, DAYS

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

214d • $86,650 - $134,309 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the delivery of patient care within the defined patient care area on the assigned primary shift of work. The Assistant Nurse Manager contributes to the goal setting and the defining of opportunities for each patient care area for which they are responsible that is consistent with the organizational goals and strategic nursing initiatives. The Assistant Nurse Manager mentors staff for the development of a patient care team that demonstrates nursing leadership, professionalism, competency, and quality. The Assistant Nurse Manager is collegial and customer oriented to patients, family, peers, and physicians, as throughput and care coordination is achieved. The Assistant Nurse Manager is an expert in the care of patients within the unit of specialty. The Assistant Nurse Manager is visible and provides leadership for direct patient care provided by specialty nursing unit staff on the assigned primary shift of work. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs and services consistent with the hospital's mission and departmental/unit vision and philosophy. They provide direction and support to unit-based staff and collaborate with other service and department leaders toward attainment of short- and long-term goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate in nursing degree required.
• Master's of Nursing preferred.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse registration or eligibility for licensure in New York State.
• Management experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to create a collegial and collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for decisions.
• Utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care within the defined patient care area.
• Contribute to goal setting and defining opportunities for patient care areas.
• Mentor staff for the development of a patient care team.
• Provide leadership for direct patient care provided by specialty nursing unit staff.
• Assure competent, compassionate patient care is provided to customers.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs.
• Provide direction and support to unit-based staff.
• Collaborate with other service and department leaders.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree