Assistant Nurse Manager, Patient Care- Operating Room (OR)

Northwell•New York, NY

21d•$94,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Manages team members, operations, and patient care activities of a patient care unit during an assigned shift. Maintains a professional work environment that supports delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. The role provides leadership and guidance to unit team members, supports professional practice, and promotes evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate care. It also helps ensure regulatory and departmental compliance and identifies opportunities to improve patient care delivery and team effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
4–6 years of nursing experience.
0–2 years of leadership or management experience.

Nice To Haves

Specialized certifications, as needed.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead team members, operations, and patient care activities within a patient care unit during the assigned shift.
Collaborate with team members and nursing management to develop methods, techniques, and analytical approaches to patient care.
Communicate, build consensus, and guide team members toward department objectives.
Promote and maintain high-quality patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
Create a professional work environment that encourages respect, engagement, accountability, and optimal patient outcomes.
Promote appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate practice.
Provide direction and guidance to patient care unit team members during the assigned shift.
May conduct performance reviews and provide input on hiring, promotions, and corrective actions.
Serve as a role model for clinical, educational, and leadership standards of professional practice.
Educate team members about new and existing department procedures and systems, including information systems and fiscal responsibility.
Provide nursing management with input on department budget allocations.
Ensure adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice.
Facilitate continual compliance with JC, CMS, New York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPAA regulations, and system, hospital, and department standards.
Demonstrate core clinical competencies for the patient population under oversight in order to supervise and provide direct patient care.
Maintain current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
Interpret policies, procedures, and technical methods for team members.
Identify opportunities and make recommendations that improve patient care delivery and team effectiveness using evidence-based strategies and solutions.
Perform related duties as required.