Assistant Nurse Manager, Outpatient Float Pool
About The Position
The Ambulatory Float Pool provides staffing support for ambulatory clinics across the entire Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist region. There are 3 teams of Float Pool staff supporting clinics with a wide range of care to our patients including primary care/internal medicine, specialty care, OB/GYN, pediatrics, infusion areas, other procedure areas, hematology/oncology, triage and diagnostic radiology. Applicants should have a minimum of three years’ direct patient care experience in the ambulatory setting. Previous leadership experience preferred. In supporting the department, the Assistant Nurse Manager will not only collaborate with the Nurse Manager regarding administrative duties (approx. 20-30%) but will also continue to provide clinic staffing as well (Approx. 70-80%). Some clinical areas will also require ACLS, PALS or other certification.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, Bachelor's degree required.
- Two years of acute care nursing experience within the past 10 years preferred.
- Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of applicable state required.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within one year in select clinical areas.
- Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to organize and supervise clinical nursing care delivery
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Performance Improvement
- Practice Innovation
- Professional Nursing Practice Theory
- Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
- Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
- Ability to work effectively with the team
- minimum of three years’ direct patient care experience in the ambulatory setting
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership experience preferred.
- Two years of acute care nursing experience within the past 10 years preferred.
- Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures care delivered is with respect for patient's rights and culturally competent.
- Facilitates Patient Centered Care, promotes service recovery and the nursing professional model.
- Maintains privacy, confidentiality and security for patients and staff.
- Serves as a staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care.
- Interfaces with patient and families to ensure that care is consistent with expectations.
- Promotes quality improvement and systems-thinking by openly supporting and consistently communicating the mission of the clinic and organization.
- Collaborates with management team on the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures designed to improve quality of care and operational efficiency.
- Promotes a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality control, safety, QC/PI, environment and infection control.
- Coordinates appropriate QC/PI activities with staff.
- Audits and maintains clinic metrics for unit and organizational goals.
- Collaborates with Nurse Manager on personnel activities including hiring and performance management.
- Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to plan, schedule, and organize work for group ensuring proper distribution and delegation of assignments and efficient utilization of personnel, space and facilities.
- Monitors the appropriate utilization of staff based on credentialing, education and experience with consideration to the patient population.
- Assesses, coaches, and monitors staff level of practice.
- Maintains unit inventory and supplies.
- Collaborates with Nurse Manager on management reports and budgetary recommendations.
- Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
