Assistant Nurse Manager, 7 West, Medical Surgical Hematology/Oncology

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Burlington, MA

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About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) practices within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA State nurse Practice Act and ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The ANM Supervises and coordinates the delivery of patient care on assigned unit. Assumes full management responsibility in the absence of the Nurse Manager, which includes communicating policies, effectively recommending salary actions, evaluating staff job performance and counseling staff.

Requirements

• BSN required, Masters preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Life Support Certification: BLS.
• Minimum of three years acute care nursing experience.
• Demonstrates the necessary clinical competence in area of nursing practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the delivery of patient care on assigned unit.
• Assumes full management responsibility in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• Develops, implements, and assures compliance with Nursing Practice Guidelines.
• Encourages staff participation on Shared Governance Councils, nursing committees, and organization committees.
• Maintains and displays knowledge of current professional/clinical issues and uses evidence based resources to implement necessary changes in the delivery of nursing care.
• Collaborates with leadership team to provide opportunities for staff development.
• Determines staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff skill mix.
• Links departmental goals to organization’s mission and goals.
• Works collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and integrate services within the department and with other departments.
• Monitors compliance to regulatory criteria and standards of care.
• Reviews outcome measures and works collaboratively with staff and leadership team to improve patient outcomes.
• Works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager to recruit, hire and retain qualified personnel.
• Participates in the performance appraisal process as assigned.
• Develops and implements cost effective staffing patterns.
• Pursues self-awareness, actively seeks feedback, accepts constructive criticism, and modifies behavior accordingly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
• Support for achieving a healthy and balanced life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees