Assistant Nurse Manager - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Cleveland Clinic•Medina, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and be part of a team delivering world-class healthcare. Recognized for providing safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable, Medina Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital, the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for professional nursing practice. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career supported by a team committed to your growth and success. Medina Hospital’s 2 North Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializes in the care of cardiac and neurological patients who require close monitoring and advanced nursing interventions. Our dedicated team provides expert care for patients with complex medical conditions, including those recovering from cardiac events, stroke and other neurological disorders. As an Assistant Nurse Manager on this team, you will assist fellow RNs, physicians and medical staff in providing the best possible healthcare experience. Your work will mainly focus on evaluating patient condition, improving unit policies, managing caregiver schedules and welcoming new nurses to the team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of everyone you meet and the community as a whole. You can also benefit from the comprehensive benefits offered by Cleveland Clinic, such as further education, professional development courses and employee wellness programs. A caregiver in this role works an evening/night rotation from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Two years of recent RN experience
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Support the Nurse Manager with supervising and supporting RNs and other nursing support caregivers.
Supervise admissions, conduct assessment of patient's needs and initiate nursing care plans.
Evaluate and document patient progress.
Facilitate the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of nursing programs, initiatives and objectives for the unit.
Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.
Serve as a liaison between the manager, caregivers and other areas within the organization.
Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.
Prepare schedule of work assignments assuring adequate coverage.
Participate in and support quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives.
Assist in orienting new caregivers.
Participate in continuing education and in-service educational programs.
Assist in orienting new personnel, continuing education and in-service educational programs.