Assistant Nurse Manager - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager assists with supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas. The role collaborates with an interprofessional team to support safe and effective care delivery and promote a culture of excellence. Approximately half of the position is spent in a clinical capacity and half providing administrative support.

The Assistant Nurse Manager leads nurses and clinical support staff, provides frontline support and direct patient care as needed, and assists managers and directors with unit goals, regulatory readiness, change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives. The role serves as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource, promotes staff growth and optimal patient outcomes, and models organizational culture and safety behaviors. Nurses are expected to practice in accordance with the Nursing Professional Practice Model and organizational policies. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

The position requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care for the patient populations served by the assigned unit, from neonates through geriatrics. Working conditions may include high stress, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, exposure to violence, hazardous materials or body fluids, and travel to off-site locations. The role requires universal precautions and use of personal protective equipment. Physical demands include frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, balance, lifting and carrying, and pushing and pulling. Shift work is required.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of work or coverage under a compact license.
• For Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations, three years of nursing experience is required.
• For BSMH locations, two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area, is preferred.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age and specific needs of patients served by the assigned unit.
• Ability to perform shift work.
• Use of universal precautions and personal protective equipment and compliance with infection-control policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support is preferred upon hire for BSMH; it must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient-care setting. It is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification is preferred.
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification is preferred.
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course certification is preferred.
• National Board Certification in a specialty is preferred.
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification is preferred.
• Charge nurse or management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nurses and clinical support staff.
• Support managers and directors, particularly on larger units, with limited managerial responsibilities and frontline support.
• Assist with direct patient care as needed.
• Assist managers and directors in planning and supervising unit or department goals and objectives.
• Assist with maintaining department readiness for regulatory surveys.
• Serve as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.
• Pursue personal and professional growth and foster an environment that supports interdisciplinary team contributions 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.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and specific needs of patients served by the assigned unit.
• Use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 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.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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