Assistant Nurse Manager - ADULT ED

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Assistant Nurse Manager provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the competent level using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The role delivers safe and effective care and works with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results. The Assistant Nurse Manager provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; directs and leads assigned team members; and collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care consistent with nursing standards. The position supports patient- and family-centered care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs, including diagnosis, outcome identification, care planning and coordination, interventions, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals. The role helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, protects patient privacy, and models responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior. It participates in the professional practice model, including shared governance, peer review, professional development, leadership, clinical excellence, effective teamwork, autonomous practice, accountability, and critical thinking. The Assistant Nurse Manager coordinates efficient and effective care delivery, identifies clinical priorities, and initiates actions to improve patient outcomes while promoting a healthy work environment and taking responsibility for professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree required; for positions in Charleston, completion of a Master of Nursing (MSN) or related graduate degree is required within four years.
At least three years of nursing work experience, including two years of nursing experience and one year of supervisory experience.
Registered nurse licensure from the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to perform the role's stated physical and sensory functions, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying, and working in various physical environments.

Nice To Haves

Certification in the specialty area is preferred; completion within one year of eligibility is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Direct and lead assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
Provide patient- and family-centered care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
Develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and implement interventions, coordinate care, provide health teaching and promotion, and evaluate goals and interventions in accordance with MUSC policies.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, including protecting patient privacy and demonstrating responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
Participate in shared governance, peer review, and professional development in support of the professional practice model, leadership, and clinical excellence.
Promote effective teamwork, autonomous practice, accountability, and critical thinking.
Coordinate the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services using care management principles.
Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
Promote a healthy work environment and take responsibility for professional growth.