Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Nurse Manager - Orthopedics Neurology - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to improving the health and well-being of people through compassionate, collaborative, respectful, and excellent care. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports nursing operations at Lourdes Hospital in the Med/Surg Unit, Orthopedics/Neurology. The role assists with supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities, collaborates with an interprofessional team to ensure safe and effective care, and spends approximately half of the time in a clinical capacity and half providing administrative support.

The position leads nurses and clinical support staff, supports managers and directors on larger units, provides frontline support and direct patient care as needed, and assists with unit goals, regulatory readiness, change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives. The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource while promoting staff development, patient safety, high-reliability practices, and optimal patient outcomes. The role supports the organization’s mission, vision, policies, and Nursing Professional Practice Model. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred. A current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license is required. BLS is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient-care setting. Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area, and charge nurse or management experience are preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient-care setting; preferred upon hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area, is preferred.
• Charge nurse or management experience is preferred.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and collaborate with physicians and other medical staff.
• Skills in conflict resolution, communication, relationship building, consensus building, group facilitation, and managing behaviors.
• Ability to establish an environment that values diversity and to mentor others.
• Knowledge of clinical outcomes, care delivery models, evidence-based practice, nursing best practices, patient care services, and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, risk management, and patient safety programs.
• Ability to support change management, performance improvement, strategic planning, and workforce development.
• Knowledge of budgets, financial management, human resources management, staffing, information management and technology, SWOT and gap analyses, and union environments.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, provide customer service, uphold ethical principles and compliance standards, take accountability, and receive feedback and coaching.

Nice To Haves

• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification.
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course certification.
• National Board Certification in a specialty.
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Two years of nursing experience, including one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area.
• Charge nurse or management experience.
• BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities in assigned areas.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
• Lead a team of nurses and clinical support staff.
• Support managers and directors on larger units.
• Provide frontline staff support and assist with direct patient care as needed.
• Assist managers and directors with planning and supervising unit or department goals and objectives.
• Assist managers and directors in planning and maintaining department readiness for regulatory surveys.
• Serve as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.
• Support personal and professional growth and foster an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to patient outcomes and professional development.
• Model core culture and safety behaviors to prevent 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.
• Practice and deliver care according to the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

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