Assistant Nurse Manager - Intermediate Care Unit - FT - Days

Capital Health (US)

7d•$48 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for their Intermediate Care Unit. This role involves supervising unit personnel, managing staff schedules, ensuring proper utilization of equipment and supplies, and monitoring patient care delivery to achieve optimal outcomes. The Assistant Nurse Manager collaborates with nursing, medical, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, develop individual care plans, and address concerns from patients, families, and staff. They will also monitor staff practice, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and serve as a clinical resource and mentor to the team. Continuous learning and self-development are expected, including participation in peer review processes.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Three years job-related experience in hospital-care setting.
Six months demonstrated competency in charge role.
Clinical and management support practice in patient care area required
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
Registered Nurse - NJ.
Requires TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)
Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds/Peds ED.
Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah
Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED. ENPC accepted in lieu of PALs for Adult Emergency Room
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Reasoning ability and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Supervises all levels of unit personnel on assigned shifts and adjusts staff schedules based on departmental needs while maintaining equitable distribution of assignments.
Ensures proper utilization of equipment, supplies, and facilities for maintaining patient care.
Monitors clinical management of patient care delivery area to produce quality patient care with optimal outcomes.
Collaborates with respective nursing and medical personnel to coordinate care with other departments; ensures that individual plans of patient care area developed for patients.
Addresses patient, family and staff concerns in a timely fashion.
Keeps nurse managers informed of unit activity needs and problems.
Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others.
Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among healthcare team members, patients and families.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and incorporates the interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
Monitors unit activities and collaborates with staff in the identification of needed resources to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery.
Implements processes and continuously seeks to improve care practices to enhance outcomes.
Monitors staff practice to ensure that patient standards of care are being met.
Participates in the quality improvement process.
Recognizes trends in patient care delivery and seeks opportunities for improvement which are evidence-based.
Monitors patient care satisfaction and upholds the Forces of Magnet.
Provides direction and guidance to others.
Serves as a clinical resource to staff.
Leadership skill demonstrated in decision-making and problem-solving.
Serves as mentor and role model for staff.
Provides consistent communication and demonstrates mutual support.
Seeks new knowledge and self-development by participating in a minimum of 40 hours self-development with a minimum of 15 formal contact hours yearly.
Supports the 360 degree peer review process in order to foster self-improvement in a leadership role.