Assistant Nurse Manager, Cath Lab

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

8d•$82 - $109•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager assists the Nurse Manager with clinical management and administrative coordination of designated patient care units or services. The role supports achievement of unit objectives, serves as a resource for staff and a representative for the Nurse Manager, and typically supervises patient care staff and operations during an assigned shift and/or coordinates administrative functions. The position combines clinical and administrative responsibilities and ensures consistent implementation and monitoring of organizational policies and standards of care. It also provides timely information and feedback to the Nurse Manager and requires knowledge and application of personnel policies and collective bargaining agreement requirements. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports unit operations and staff leadership, supervises quality and cost-effective patient care, and assumes Nurse Manager duties as delegated or during the manager’s absence. The role directs shift operations, supports staff orientation and development, and participates in coaching, performance evaluation, quality improvement, risk management, and program planning. The incumbent also provides patient care appropriate to the patient’s age and condition, acts as a role model and mentor, and supports unit workload. Duties may vary according to department or program needs and may include other assigned responsibilities. Employees must comply with Joint Commission requirements, hospital Service Standards, and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley’s C-I-CARE standards.

Requirements

Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
At least 2 years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
Ability to contribute to health care policy formulation in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to delegate responsibly in accordance with others’ abilities, preparation, standards of practice, and regulatory guidelines.
Ability to lead process improvement projects and implement changes that improve patient-care quality and safety.
Ability to provide leadership, influence others, prioritize system resources, promote cooperation, and serve as a role model, resource, and mentor.
Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
Ability to use information and keep abreast of technology developments to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support patient-care decisions.
Knowledge of nursing theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques, approaches, and professional accountability.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, accrediting and certifying standards, and hospital and department policies and procedures governing nursing care.
Knowledge of organizational, administrative, fiscal, and personnel-management principles relevant to nursing practice.
Knowledge of health care and hospital organization and administration sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction.

Responsibilities

Assist with operational aspects of designated units while mentoring and supporting unit staff.
Supervise the provision of quality, therapeutic, and cost-effective patient care consistent with standards of practice, hospital protocols, policies, procedures, and desired outcomes.
Assist the Nurse Manager with administrative and management functions and assume delegated duties or responsibilities during the Nurse Manager’s absence.
Coordinate and direct patient care operations for an assigned shift on behalf of the Nurse Manager.
Facilitate staff orientation, training, and ongoing development; support coaching, corrective action, and employee performance evaluations.
Monitor and evaluate patient care processes and outcomes to support competent, compassionate care, effective workflow, and desired outcomes.
Interpret unit, department, and organizational philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures for staff; communicate expectations and monitor performance.
Participate in unit goal and program planning, program development and evaluation, special projects, continuous quality and performance improvement, process improvement, and risk management.
Provide patient care appropriate to the patient’s age and condition, serving as a role model and mentor and assisting with unit workload.
Serve as a liaison to the Nurse Manager.
Perform duties in accordance with Joint Commission requirements, hospital Service Standards, and C-I-CARE standards.