Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM), Surgical Intermediate Care

Mary Washington Healthcare • Fredericksburg, VA

4d • $48 - $72

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) assists the Nurse Manager with day-to-day patient care services and supports Associates providing care to achieve the best clinical outcomes. As part of the unit-based leadership team under the Nurse Manager’s direction, the ANM upholds Mary Washington Healthcare’s mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives, and is committed to quality service for patients, physicians, peers, and the community. The ANM also performs the essential functions and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school.
• Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
• AHA ACLS Provider certification required within six months.
• At least two years of staff nurse experience.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, use arms and hands, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, lift 35 lbs., push and pull 20 lbs., reach overhead, and work in confined spaces.
• Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work with potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• Certification within the clinical area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of clinical care delivery with the Nurse Manager to meet patient quality targets and ensure safe, effective, and efficient patient care.
• Provide unit shift leadership to ensure 24/7 coverage in coordination with the Nurse Manager and other ANMs.
• Adjust daily and shift staffing resources to meet patient care needs.
• Create and reassess patient assignments to ensure they align with Associates’ state licensure and scope of practice.
• Conduct purposeful daily rounding on Associates and patients, including during off-shifts.
• Ensure daily regulatory and safety tasks and requirements are completed.
• Liaise with physicians, other departments, patients, visitors, and families to resolve concerns.
• Assist the Nurse Manager in verifying that Associates receive required education.
• Participate in and facilitate department orientation, education, and evaluation for new Associates.
• Review, monitor, and document competencies and compliance with performance expectations.
• Provide feedback for annual performance evaluation reviews in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
• Administer Records of Conference for attendance and initiate Records of Conference after discussion with the Nurse Manager.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to unit staff.
• Provide staff feedback on opportunities to improve practice.
• Deliver unit communications and facilitate shift huddles.
• Collaborate with Associates to implement and monitor Patient Satisfaction and Experience, Quality, and Safety targets.
• Participate in the Associate selection interview process.
• Participate in action plans related to AOS results for Associate engagement.
• Perform all essential Registered Nurse functions and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager