Assistant Nurse Manager - Imaging
About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager joins the Imaging Administration team and collaborates with the Nurse Manager to lead day-to-day unit operations, including staffing, scheduling, budget planning, and cost containment. The role serves as a liaison for interdepartmental and intradepartmental activities and demonstrates leadership in the roles of Manager, Teacher, Practitioner, and Researcher, with an emphasis on management skills. The Assistant Nurse Manager assists Nursing Leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring the unit’s Mission, Vision, and Goals in alignment with the hospital’s strategic plan and annual operating objectives. In accordance with the Nurse Manager, the role directs the administration of a defined clinical area with 24-hour responsibility and accountability. The position has delegated authority to take immediate and appropriate action during emergencies involving a clear and present danger of personal injury or damage to property or equipment. This is a full-time position with hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Minimum of three years of nursing experience.
- Current RN licensure in the State of South Carolina.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Nurse Manager on day-to-day unit operations, including staffing, scheduling, budget planning, and cost containment.
- Act as a liaison in interdepartmental and intradepartmental activities.
- Assist Nursing Leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring the unit’s Mission, Vision, and Goals in alignment with the hospital’s strategic plan and annual operating objectives.
- Direct the administration of a defined clinical area, in accordance with the Nurse Manager, with 24-hour responsibility and accountability.
- Take immediate and appropriate action when an emergency poses a clear and present danger of personal injury or damage to property or equipment.
- Manage nursing care for patients within the unit and provide clinical services as needed.
- Promote and monitor department safety.
- Manage departmental products, supplies, and equipment cost-effectively.
- Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained by the unit.
- Pursue professional growth through continuing education and in-services.
- Abide by hospital policies and procedures and support the hospital’s mission.
- Exhibit effective leadership and management behaviors.
- Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with staff, patients, and families.
- Manage all phases of staff development, including recruitment, orientation, retention, supervision, evaluation, and professional growth.
- Develop and maintain the monthly staff schedule.
- Mentor staff on clinical issues and serve as a positive example to providers, employees, patients, and families.
- Demonstrate clinical competence within the Scope of Care for the Inpatient Nursing Units.
- Use quality improvement to improve departmental processes.
- Apply planning, organizing, collaborating, and directing to implement the clinical nursing program in defined areas.
- Oversee administration and delivery of medications and treatments prescribed by an authorized licensed provider.
- Maintain direct responsibility for waived testing on the unit, including glucose monitoring and all point-of-care testing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
