7 North – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology – Assistant Nurse Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager supports standards of care and provides consultation and expertise in delivering patient care in an inpatient setting. The role supports activities at the service, nursing practice, and institutional levels, contributing to goal achievement through personal action and facilitating the work of others. The Assistant Nurse Manager provides expert patient care, serves as a resource, consults as requested, and communicates effectively within the unit and service. The position also participates in human resources management, develops and evaluates recruitment and retention strategies, and monitors patient outcomes. Responsibilities may be at the unit, program, or service level, with an expanded role as assigned by leadership. This full-time role is on 7 North, a pediatric hematology/oncology unit caring for children with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses, including blood and bone marrow transplant patients. The position works rotating day, evening, and night shifts in 8- and 12-hour shifts, with weekends and holidays per unit policy. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary care teams to plan, implement, and manage evidence-based practice changes. The University of Rochester emphasizes an inclusive and welcoming culture and its values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Time-management, critical-thinking, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Flexibility and creativity in leading care for pediatric patients and families in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative working relationship with interdisciplinary care teams.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience caring for pediatric hematology/oncology patients preferred.
- Three years of relevant clinical experience desired.
Responsibilities
- Support standards of care and provide consultation and expertise in inpatient patient care.
- Support activities at the service, nursing practice, and institutional levels and contribute to goal achievement through personal action and facilitation of others.
- Provide expert patient care, serve as a resource, consult as requested, and communicate effectively within the unit and service.
- Participate in human resources management and develop and evaluate recruitment and retention strategies.
- Monitor patient outcomes.
- Participate in community and professional organizations, demonstrating commitment to the promotion of nursing's visibility and future.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to plan, implement, and manage evidence-based practice changes.
- Assume responsibilities at the unit, program, or service level, including an expanded role as assigned by leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
