Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager I - Branson Step Down - Full time Nights

CoxHealth•Branson, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager I works in CoxHealth’s Branson Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit, caring for a diverse population of higher-acuity patients in a collaborative, team-focused environment. The unit is similar to a cardiac/neuro telemetry unit and maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5. Nurses care for patients requiring therapies such as BiPAP, Optiflow, cardiac infusions, and insulin drips. The unit emphasizes teamwork, respect, compassion, evidence-based practice, professional growth, lifelong learning, and career advancement. The role uses the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop plans of care, and implement and evaluate care. It provides direct and indirect patient care and leads the patient care team toward goals in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy. The Assistant Nurse Manager also leads employees in accomplishing job objectives and fosters confidence, motivation, and employee satisfaction.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Must obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within three years.
Active RN license in the state of Missouri.
BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective leadership abilities.
Valuable time-management skills.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a multitasking environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
At least five years of clinical experience, one year of charge nurse experience, and one year of experience in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess patient needs, identify a plan of care, and implement and evaluate the care provided.
Provide direct and indirect care to patients.
Lead the patient care team toward goal achievement in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy.
Lead employees in accomplishing job objectives and inspire confidence and motivation to enhance employee satisfaction.