Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt)
About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Department Nurse Manager, is accountable for ongoing leadership and operations of the assigned area(s) and for nursing care safety and quality. The role uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Assistant Nurse Manager participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities, provides input on standards of care, and supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The position is with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, part of Keck Medicine of USC. The hospital provides personalized care, specialized services, 24/7 emergency services, research, and clinical trials.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN), unless a Master’s degree in Nursing is used in lieu of the BSN.
- At least 3 years of acute care nursing experience as a registered nurse.
- Active required certifications effective on the date of hire or transfer unless otherwise indicated: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and AB508; NIHSS; NRP; and ENPC.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications must be from the American Heart Association.
- AB508 and NIHSS must be obtained within 30 days of hire; NRP within 6 months of hire; and ENPC within 12 months of hire.
- Strong critical and strategic thinking, analytical, and planning skills.
- Organization and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Values diversity and teamwork.
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical conduct and decision-making.
- Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and flexibility, and tolerance for change and ambiguity.
- Demands accountability of self and others.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, internet access, and utilization.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing or enrollment in a Master’s degree in Nursing program is strongly preferred.
- A Master’s degree in Nursing may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee ongoing operations of assigned area(s) in collaboration with and under the direction of the Department Nurse Manager.
- Maintain accountability for the safety and quality of nursing care.
- Use human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families.
- Participate in organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities.
- Provide input on standards of care.
- Participate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive patient and family services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
