Assistant Nurse Manager - IMU, Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System•The Woodlands, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Nurse Manager - IMU, FT/Nights 3x12s, rotating, 6 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule (Sat & Sun) Paid for 40 hours/week (3x12s + 4 hours office time) 3+ years of IMU experience BSN required Charge Nurse experience strongly preferred Position responsible for supporting the Nurse Manager in providing leadership to the department – overseeing the daily operations – managing and developing departmental staff, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process, ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients. Position responsible for 24/7 (as appropriate) support of the department/unit. Typically reports to a Manager, Nursing or Director, Nursing. Bring your commitment to excellence to Memorial Hermann, where your contributions are appreciated & your voice matters. From a Level 1 trauma center to the #2 rehabilitation hospital in the country, to our partnership with the Houston Rockets, you can practice with top professionals. Earn more for your expertise through our Professional Nurse Advancement Program. Generous PTO including personal days & a spiritual holiday. Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is located in the heart of a rapidly growing, nationally recognized master-planned community with award-winning schools and every amenity close at hand. Our nursing community is as wonderful as the community of which we are a part, offering opportunities to function at the highest levels of professional nursing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Nursing. If Bachelor’s is not in Nursing, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing required
Certification in Basic Life Support required
Professional certification in clinical area or management required within one year of exam eligibility
Three (3) or more years of experience in clinical area of practice.
Demonstrated leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Charge Nurse experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with the deployment of departmental goals that support the mission, vision and values of the organization.
Assist leadership with managerial responsibilities.
Carries out the day to day operational components of the unit that are delegated by the manager/director, including input on hiring/firing/interviewing, etc.
Plans, coordinates, and directs effective coordination of care between units, nurses and providers.
Assists with the development of staff schedules.
Performs effectively in emergency situations within the unit.
Assists with patient care as needed.
Serves as a resource to staff.
Acts as a mentor/coach to staff, medical personnel, patients and family members.
Assists in guiding staff in quality improvement efforts for all shifts.
Assures all PI or quality standards are met on a daily basis.
Participates in PI projects annually.
Identifies and provides verbal disciplinary action.
Provides counseling and remediation with staff as needed.
May provide written disciplinary action in collaboration with leadership.
Works with personnel to assure staff have access to and are appropriately utilizing supplies
Provides input to Nurse Manager/Director on budget preparation.
Promotes intra/interdepartmental communication.
Ensure clinical care is aligned with evidence-based practice.
Leadership rounds on patients.
Responds to customer complaints in a timely manner.
Identifies high risk social situations and addresses appropriately.
Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.