Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Med Surg Renal Tele - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

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About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager assists with supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities in assigned areas. Working collaboratively with an interprofessional team, this role supports safe and effective care delivery and a culture of excellence. Approximately half of the role is clinical and half is administrative support. The Assistant Nurse Manager leads nurses and clinical support staff, supports managers and directors on larger units, provides frontline support, and assists with direct patient care as needed. The role also helps plan unit goals, maintain regulatory readiness, support staff development, advance performance improvement and strategic initiatives, and model the organization’s culture, safety behaviors, and Nursing Professional Practice Model. Other job-related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or covered by a compact license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient care setting.
• Preferred experience: 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area.
• Charge nurse or management experience is preferred.
• Skills include collaborative relationship building; collaboration with physicians and other medical staff; conflict resolution; oral and written communication; diversity and consensus building; group facilitation; behavior management; high-reliability concepts; patient care delivery and clinical outcomes; education and staff development; evidence-based practice; nursing best practices and research; performance and quality improvement; regulatory standards; risk management and patient safety; change management; leadership and mentoring; advocacy and accountability; ethical conduct and corporate compliance; data analysis; budget and financial management; operational and strategic planning; customer service; human resources and information management; SWOT and gap analysis; staffing; workforce development; and working in union environments.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, where required for the unit.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, where required for the unit.
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification, where required for the unit.
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification, where required for the unit.
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course certification, where required for the unit.
• National Board Certification Specialty certification.
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.
• Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area.
• Charge nurse or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nurses and clinical support staff.
• Support managers and directors on larger units.
• Perform limited managerial responsibilities, support frontline staff, and assist with direct patient care as needed.
• Assist the manager or director with planning and supervising unit or department goals and objectives.
• Assist managers and directors in planning and maintaining department readiness for regulatory surveys.
• Serve as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.
• Support personal and professional growth and foster an environment where interdisciplinary team members contribute to optimal patient outcomes and professional development.
• Model core culture and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm and implement high-reliability principles.
• Facilitate change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives in assigned areas.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision and adhere to organizational policies.
• Practice and deliver care in accordance with the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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