Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - MICU

Health First Careers•Viera West, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager plans, directs, and assesses all unit functions, including evaluation of patient care on a 24-hour basis for an assigned unit. The role participates in developing and implementing Health First policies and objectives, personnel scheduling and assignments, and quality improvement activities. The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as a clinical and professional role model and supports staff professional growth and development. The position performs validated clinical skills within scope of practice while promoting patient and staff safety and positive patient experiences. It supports patient care through purposeful hourly rounding, bedside shift reports, nursing-process documentation, and discharge planning. The Assistant Nurse Manager also supports staff training and appropriate electronic medical record use, ensures safe staffing, contributes to performance improvement, and verifies compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. As a leader, the Assistant Nurse Manager communicates the team’s vision and supports the organization’s strategic direction. The role coaches and develops team members, leads change, encourages inclusion and collaboration, and contributes to recruiting and retaining a diverse, high-performing workforce. The position is full-time, with a schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); stated exceptions allow eligible internal applicants to receive a limited education waiver if they expect to complete a BSN program within three years of the start date, and external applicants to apply if enrolled and expected to complete a BSN program within two years of the start date.
Two years of experience in acute care clinical environments.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Florida or licensure by endorsement.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date, maintained thereafter.
Additional certifications required to meet unit-specific care requirements.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and other applicable agency regulations.
Ability to speak and understand written and verbal instructions in English.
Sound organizational skills, including time management and problem-solving.
Highly developed verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Maintain professional competencies through continuing education and participation in professional organizations.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing leadership experience.
National certification in a relevant specialty.
Nursing administration certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and assess assigned unit functions and evaluate patient care on a 24-hour basis.
Perform clinical skills within validated competencies and scope of practice while ensuring patient and staff safety.
Contribute to patient experience and department patient-satisfaction outcomes.
Ensure purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift reports, and support nursing processes through documentation and discharge planning.
Provide adequate training and ensure appropriate use of the electronic medical record in accordance with policies and expectations.
Schedule and assign personnel on the assigned shift to provide safe, adequate staffing based on patient needs, acuity, and the approved unit staffing plan.
Assist with unit-based performance improvement activities to improve operations and patient care outcomes.
Participate in developing unit policies, procedures, and standards of care, and implement and verify compliance with them.
Complete assigned audits and monitors accurately and on time.
Identify quality improvement opportunities, report CQI results to the departmental director, and share results with associates.
Verify and maintain compliance with The Joint Commission and other organizational and regulatory standards, quality indicators, and core measures.
Facilitate communication and problem solving among team members, physicians, and administrative personnel.
Document attendance at clinical and management continuing education programs and obtain certification in the clinical specialty.
Communicate a clear team vision aligned with Health First’s mission and vision, and lead the team toward it.
Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback, and support to foster team growth and effectiveness.
Lead change through effective communication and support team understanding, buy-in, and commitment.
Encourage diverse ideas, inclusivity, and cross-team collaboration.
Recruit, select, develop, and retain engaged, high-performing, diverse, and inclusive associates.
Support the organization’s strategic direction and demonstrate financial acumen for areas of responsibility.