Assistant Nurse Manager - Intensive Care Unit

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

1d•$120,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports daily operations of a growing Intensive Care Unit within a community-based teaching hospital. This leadership role partners with the Nurse Manager to oversee clinical excellence, staff development, quality initiatives, and patient care for a diverse population of medical, surgical, cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery patients. As the ICU continues to grow through its collaboration with Dana-Farber, this is an exciting opportunity to help lead a highly skilled team in a dynamic critical care environment. We offer a flexible schedule and a supportive culture dedicated to professional growth, teamwork, and exceptional patient outcomes. Beth Israel Lahey Health and Mount Auburn Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
License Registered Nurse required.
AHA Basic Life Support required.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
3-5 years related work experience required.
0-1 years supervisory/management experience required.
Demonstrated leadership or supervision.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
PALS preferred.
TNCC preferred.
CEN preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages and assesses the day to day operations of the department including: patient volume and level of acuity, critical care needs, hospital throughput, staff and physician concerns. Takes appropriate action to address outstanding issues.
Provides clinical consultation to nurses or directs them to other resources.
Communicates and interprets changes in nursing practice activities and standards of care, including competency development.
Collaborates and communicates with other clinical staff to assure seamless progression of care to meet patient care needs.
Under the guidance of the nursing director manages the hiring for RNs and support staff; completes annual reviews for RNs and support staff; oversees staff scheduling/ staffing and payroll, begins initial counseling for practice issues.
Participates/ actively contributes in Faculty Hours and other quality and safety departmental initiatives.
Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities. Has authority to undertake or recommend the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews. Direct Reports: None; Indirect Reports: None.