Assistant Manager, Patient Care

Northwell•New York, NY

3d•$68 - $102

About The Position

Manages team members, operations, and patient care activities of a patient care unit during an assigned shift. Maintains a professional work environment that supports delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. The role provides direction and guidance to unit team members, supports evidence-based and ethical practice, and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Specialized certifications as needed.
4–6 years of nursing experience.
0–2 years of leadership or management experience.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead team members, operations, and patient care activities within a patient care unit during an assigned shift.
Collaborate with team members and nursing management to develop methods, techniques, and analytical approaches to patient care.
Communicate, build consensus, and guide team members toward department objectives.
Promote and maintain high-quality, patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
Create a professional work environment that encourages respect, engagement, accountability, and optimal patient outcomes.
Promote appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate practice.
Provide direction and guidance to patient care unit team members during an assigned shift.
May conduct performance reviews and provide input into hiring, promotions, and corrective actions.
Model standards of professional clinical, educational, and leadership practice.
Educate team members on new and existing department procedures and systems, including information systems and fiscal responsibility.
Provide input to nursing management on department budget allocations.
Ensure adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice.
Facilitate ongoing patient care unit compliance with JC, CMS, New York State, Department of Health, Public Health Law, HIPAA regulations, and System, hospital, and department standards.
Demonstrate core clinical competencies for the population under oversight to supervise and provide direct patient care.
Maintain current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
Interpret policies, procedures, and technical methods for team members.
Identify opportunities and recommend evidence-based strategies and solutions to improve patient care delivery and team effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.