Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - 3B Medical Telemetry

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

14d•$110,178 - $176,280•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager - 3B Medical - Christiana Hospital to support the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective care for all patients and families associated with this patient care unit. Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operations with the Nurse Manager. Christiana 3B Medical is recruiting for the position of Assistant Nurse Manager. This is a medical inpatient unit located on the 3rd floor at Christiana Hospital. Shift Requirement is rotating Day/Evening/Midnight shifts - will be discussed further. Nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage per the guidelines of the department. This position seeks a motivated RN who will assist with administrative direction for clinical practice and efficient care delivery. The position will share 24-hour accountability and responsibility for all aspects of daily operations with the Nurse Manager. In this role, you will assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and delivery of high-quality and efficient care to all patients utilizing the services of this area. Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity. Directly supervises nursing and technical personnel: Assesses the proficiency of staff, oversees daily staffing and scheduling needs of the department, evaluates staff performance, and Counsels staff members when performance issues are identified. Participates in all hiring, promotion, salary adjustment, and termination decisions. Functions as a highly transparent role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors that support the professional development of staff and the strategic goals of CCHS. Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff. Directs, mentors, and supports all levels of staff on the floor. Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning. Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system-wide improvements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Master’s Degree in a nursing, healthcare or business management field required or currently enrolled to be obtained within 5 years of promotion into position. If no BSN, Master’s degree in nursing is required.
3-5 years appropriate clinical and leadership experience in area or specialty.

Responsibilities

Assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and delivery of high-quality and efficient care to all patients utilizing the services of this area.
Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity.
Directly supervises nursing and technical personnel
Assesses the proficiency of staff, oversees daily staffing and scheduling needs of the department, evaluates staff performance
Counsels staff members when performance issues are identified.
Participates in all hiring, promotion, salary adjustment, and termination decisions.
Functions as a highly transparent role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors that support the professional development of staff and the strategic goals of CCHS.
Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff.
Directs, mentors, and supports all levels of staff on the floor.
Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning.
Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system-wide improvements.