Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - 40 hours (4 shifts/week - primarily off shift)

Mount Auburn Hospital • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides leadership in the provision of nursing services to actively coordinate and triage patient care and clinical processes between all disciplines. Acts as a liaison between multiple departments. Supports the implementation and evaluation of quality nursing care to patients and families, under the direction of the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• License Registered Nurse required., and AHA Basic Life Support required, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support required. PALS preferred, TNCC preferred, CEN preferred.
• 3-5 years related work experience required and 0-1 years supervisory/management experience required
• Demonstrated Leadership
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• PALS preferred
• TNCC preferred
• CEN preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages and assesses the day-to-day operations of the department including patient volume and level of acuity, critical care needs, hospital throughput, staff and physician concerns. Takes appropriate action to address outstanding issues.
• Provides clinical consultation to nurses or directs them to other resources.
• Communicates and interprets changes in nursing practice activities and standards of care, including competency development.
• Collaborates and communicates with other clinical staff to assure seamless progression of care to meet patient care needs.
• Under the guidance of the nursing director manages the hiring for RNs and support staff; completes annual reviews for RNs and support staff; oversees staff scheduling/ staffing and payroll, begins initial counseling for practice issues.
• Participates/ actively contributes in Faculty Hours and other quality and safety departmental initiatives.
• Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities. Has authority to undertake or recommend the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees