Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department (FT/Days) - Sugar Land Hospital

Memorial Hermann Health System•Sugar Land, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager in leading the Emergency Department and overseeing its daily operations. The role includes managing and developing departmental staff, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in patient care, applying the nursing process, and ensuring quality care. The position provides departmental or unit support as appropriate, including support for a 24/7 operation. It typically reports to a Manager, Nursing or Director, Nursing. The assistant manager helps carry out delegated operational and managerial responsibilities, supports staff development and quality improvement, and assists with patient care when needed. The role serves the patient age groups indicated in the posting: neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and adult/geriatric. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekend coverage requirements to be determined. The shift is either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days; hours depend on the candidate and department needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Nursing. If the bachelor’s degree is not in Nursing, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
Current Texas nursing license, or temporary/compact license, required.
Basic Life Support certification required.
Professional certification in the clinical area or management required within one year of exam eligibility.
Three or more years of experience in the clinical area of practice.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across life cycles.
Schedule includes Monday through Friday and may include weekend coverage; coverage requirements are to be determined.
Work either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, depending on the candidate and department needs.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Department RN experience preferred.
Emergency Department Clinical Coordinator experience preferred.
Previous or current leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Leadership certifications such as NE-BC are a bonus.
ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications are listed; BLS is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with deploying departmental goals that support the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Assist leadership with managerial responsibilities.
Carry out day-to-day unit operations delegated by the manager or director, including input on hiring, firing, and interviewing.
Plan, coordinate, and direct coordination of care among units, nurses, and providers; assist with developing staff schedules.
Respond effectively to unit emergencies and assist with patient care as needed.
Serve as a resource to staff and mentor or coach staff, medical personnel, patients, and family members.
Guide staff in quality improvement efforts across shifts.
Ensure daily compliance with performance improvement and quality standards and participate in annual performance improvement projects.
Identify and provide verbal disciplinary action; counsel and remediate staff as needed; collaborate with leadership on written disciplinary action when appropriate.
Work with personnel to ensure staff can access and appropriately use supplies.
Provide input to the Nurse Manager or Director on budget preparation.
Promote intra- and interdepartmental communication and service excellence.
Ensure clinical care aligns with evidence-based practice.
Conduct leadership rounds on patients.
Respond to customer complaints in a timely manner.
Identify high-risk social situations and address them appropriately.
Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow organizational policies, procedures, and standards relating to budget specifications, time and supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Maintain professional growth through required continuing education and competency requirements; support departmental goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model compassionate, personalized, safe, caring, and efficient service for patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.