Assistant Nurse Manager I- Medical Surgical Unit- South Lake Hospital- Days

Orlando Health • Clermont, FL

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About The Position

Responsible for the day to day operations within the clinical setting to ensure delivery of quality service and optimal patient flow.

Requirements

• Diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing.
• Maintains current RN license in the State of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS; as determined by specialty area ACLS, PALS, NALS, or TNCC is required.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage on a daily basis to meet patient care requirements.
• Assists with the clinical evaluation of team members, completes written clinical performance evaluations and conducts timely team member assessments.
• Participates in the hiring and evaluation of potential team members.
• Monitors compliance with certifications, licenses and required education for team members.
• Assists in the coordination and participates in the delivery of patient care ensuring compliance with physician orders and established policies, procedures and standards of practice.
• Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.
• Interfaces with patients and families to provide instruction, promote participation in patient care and to coordinate nursing activities.
• Plans and evaluates compliance with organizational, regulatory policies and procedures.
• Designs, implements and evaluates nursing models to improve the quality of service.
• Utilizes evidenced based, quality clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research, organizational and national practice standards.
• Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups.
• Embraces, communicates and promotes change.
• Utilizes effective fiscal management skills with financial resources.
• Contributes to the strategic and financial planning of the unit/department.
• Cultivates exemplary customer service throughout the unit/department.
• Facilitates and supports team member involvement in professional and organizational activities.
• Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations.
• Identifies issues arising from individual differences and develops awareness of those issues in nursing staff, medical staff and other health care providers.
• Advocates on behalf of the nursing staff to represent the concerns of patients, families and staff.
• Holds self and others accountable to Orlando Health’s mission, vision and values.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the nursing operations manager or designee.
• Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in Process Improvement activities as assigned.
• Able to interpret the appropriate information need to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs and to provide nursing care needed as described in the unit/department’s policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees