Asst Nurse Manager

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) will provide leadership and direction for the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager, acting as a liaison between physician, patient, and family. This role aids in the orientation and mentoring of new employees, ensuring existing staff are prepared for patient emergencies. The ANM is responsible for coordinating assignments that meet the standard of care for patient acuity and organizing teams based on the Novice to Expert theory. They will participate in staff development and training, serving as a mentor and resource person, while maintaining clinical competency to manage a clinical assignment. This position retains responsibility for the health and safety of patients and employees and participates with the Nurse Manager in completing performance evaluations, resolving personnel problems, counseling employees, improving patient experience, and ensuring regulatory agency preparedness.

Requirements

Passion for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
5+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in the NICU, Level III preferred
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager as well as liaison between physician, patient and family.
Aids in orientation and mentoring of new employees, as well as keeping existing employees in constant readiness to respond to patient emergencies.
Responsible for the coordination of assignments that meet the appropriate standard of care for patient's acuity to staff and organize teams based on Novice to Expert theory.
Participate in staff development and training while performing as a mentor and resource person.
Maintain clinical competency to manage a clinical assignment.
Retain responsibility for the health and safety of patients and employees.
Participate with the Nurse Manager in completing performance evaluations, resolving personnel problems, counseling employees, patient experience, and regulatory agency preparedness.