Assistant Nurse Manager - Ortho Clinic
About The Position
Under the direction and in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager provides guidance, supervision, and leadership for unit staff. The Assistant Nurse Manager assists the Nurse Manager with unit based materials management. The Assistant Nurse Manager provides family-centered patient care that is based in scientific theory and is outcome focused, supervises the delivery of patient care and manages shift operations, and demonstrates commitment to maintaining and improving departmental/unit standards. The Assistant Nurse Manager solves problems effectively, communicating and collaborating with all stakeholders. At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree BSN required and
- 1-2 years experience
- Clinical nursing experience and progressive experience in leadership roles.
- One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
- One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
- Employees must obtain Licensed RN - Kansas or Missouri compact within 90 days
- Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications required upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred
- A master's degree in nursing may be accepted in lieu of a BSN.
- Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) preferred
Responsibilities
- Personnel Management.
- Utilizes the nursing process to develop a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/famly which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
- Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Nurse Leader, manages unit material resources, such as equipment and supplies.
- Under the direction of and collaboration with the Nurse Manager, provides leadership for unit meetings, assigned committees, and educational activities.
- Provides leadership for effective problem solving, communication and collaboration between stakeholders to achieve the common goal of safe, high quality patient care.
- Participates in department and organization performance improvement activities.
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
- Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
