Assistant Nurse Manager - Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

Vidant Health•Ahoskie, NC

25d

About The Position

Responsibilities Up to $30K Commitment Incentive 1. Assumes assigned responsibilities and authority for managing a nursing unit: Holds team members accountable for functioning with adherence to their job descriptions and initiates coaching as needed. Participates in budget planning and cost containment plans. Coordinates, evaluates and improves nursing care. Promotes safe, cost effective quality patient care. Participates in direct patient care to patients and their families. Assists the Nurse Manager in evaluating, recognizing and providing guidance to team members. Evaluates and supervises documentation of care. Assists in providing patient, family and team member education. Performs ongoing assessment of unit needs and takes responsibilities for adjusting staffing schedule as needed. Time in staffing and office time will be based on operational needs of the unit. 2. Assists and evaluates staffing patterns based on acuity and team member competency. Demonstrates appropriate caring behavior in the workplace, treating patients, their families, visitors and team members with respect and dignity. 3. Acts as liaison between patient, family and physician. Serves as communication agent between Nursing Administration and shift team members. 4. Shows evidence of continuing professional growth and fulfills annual education requirements. Assists team members with interpretation of policies and procedures. Facilitates needed changes in policies, procedures and protocols. Serves as a resource to team members in problem identification and solution. Influences team member behavior for improved team member relations and patient care. Utilizes support services appropriately. 5. Demonstrates active participation in the Process Improvement process.

Requirements

License as a Registered Nurse, must maintain licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing
Three to four years related experience
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
CPI training

Responsibilities

Assumes assigned responsibilities and authority for managing a nursing unit
Participates in budget planning and cost containment plans
Coordinates, evaluates and improves nursing care
Promotes safe, cost effective quality patient care
Participates in direct patient care to patients and their families
Assists the Nurse Manager in evaluating, recognizing and providing guidance to team members
Evaluates and supervises documentation of care
Assists in providing patient, family and team member education
Performs ongoing assessment of unit needs and takes responsibilities for adjusting staffing schedule as needed
Assists and evaluates staffing patterns based on acuity and team member competency
Acts as liaison between patient, family and physician
Serves as communication agent between Nursing Administration and shift team members
Shows evidence of continuing professional growth and fulfills annual education requirements
Assists team members with interpretation of policies and procedures
Facilitates needed changes in policies, procedures and protocols
Serves as a resource to team members in problem identification and solution
Influences team member behavior for improved team member relations and patient care
Demonstrates active participation in the Process Improvement process