Assistant Nurse Manager - FT - Family Centered Care

Methodist Health System•Mansfield, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) assists the Nurse Manager in creating an environment of excellence in clinical quality, safety, and service while supporting Methodist Health System’s vision, values, mission, and strategic plans. The ANM works as a staff nurse and/or relief charge nurse on the assigned unit as needed and takes on nursing leadership responsibilities delegated by the Nurse Manager. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the ANM contributes to unit staffing and staff development, budgeting, patient-experience initiatives, clinical quality surveillance, and unit-based education. The role also involves coaching and mentoring staff, providing timely feedback, and completing special projects as assigned. This position serves patients across the age groups listed in the posting and works in both clinical and office environments. Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed acute-care hospital serving North Texas, with services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Three years of nursing experience required.
Current CPR certification required.
Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.
National certification in the specialty area, or obtain it within one year or the minimum time in which requirements can be met.
Coaching and mentoring skills.
Computer literacy, knowledge of varied software and general keyboarding principles, and willingness to learn more advanced computer skills.
Consistently follow Methodist Health System Standards of Behavior.
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Fair and consistent actions.
Ability to handle confidential material and information appropriately.
Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards.
Passion for quality, safety, and service; a positive attitude and approach.
Ability to recognize personal limitations and refer problems to an appropriate resource.
Self-directed and motivated, with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Understanding of the legal consequences of nursing actions and Texas Board of Nursing regulations.
Ability to demonstrate age-appropriate knowledge and skills for the patient population served, including adults, children, and infants.
Ability to speak English in good, understandable terms.
Intact sense of sight and hearing.
Ability to think critically, concentrate, and respond quickly in stressful situations.
Ability to lift 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Consult and communicate with the Nurse Manager.
Coordinate hiring, training, evaluation, counseling, and discharge of assigned unit staff in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
Participate in planning and implementing the unit budget.
Facilitate coordination of unit-based strategies for patient-experience initiatives.
Monitor the unit’s clinical quality through routine surveillance, including regulatory compliance readiness, documentation, and clinical aspects; identify and help resolve problems.
Coordinate and facilitate unit-based education related to nursing quality care, including Core Measures, Hospital Acquired Conditions, and clinical documentation.
Coach and mentor staff, serve as a role model, provide real-time feedback and counseling, and provide feedback to the Nurse Manager.
Complete special projects as delegated.
Communicate clearly and openly, build collaborative relationships, and be accountable for performance.
Seek opportunities to improve the patient experience and take initiative in professional growth.
Stay engaged and contribute to building a winning team.