Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Services (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's • Miami, FL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Assesses, plans, facilitates, and evaluates the Emergency Services department coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures. Provides clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies, and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in BSN from an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• CPR - American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• PALS - American Heart Association - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• 2-4 years of RN clinical experience
• Experience as a Charge Nurse

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric nursing in an acute care setting
• National certification within 5 years of hire
• Microsoft office applications including word and excel
• ACLS
• Trauma certification as specified by the department

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout, utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge.
• Facilitates the processes in a timely manner.
• Identifies clinical strengths and opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, and coaches/mentors employees to improve performance and clinical outcomes.
• Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations and collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.
• Promotes and practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained.
• Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan.
• Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.
• Conducts department huddles, communicates hospital/department updates, and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data.
• Fosters staff empowerment and open communication.
• Leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team.
• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department and hospital wide.
• Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care.
• Solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Ensures the provision of education about disease processes, treatment, and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record.
• Administers direct patient care, as needed, especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available.
• Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.
• Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts.
• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.
• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition.
• Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.
• Ensuring all staff on the assigned shift is adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, and other accrediting agencies.
• Ensuring all staff is adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
• Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level