Associate Nurse Manager - General Medicine/Cardiology

Parkland Health•Parkland, WA

About The Position

The Associate Nurse Manager assists with daily management of General Medicine/Cardiology unit activities, including staff supervision and development, planning, budgeting, quality, facility operations, and coordination of patient services to ensure high-quality patient care and optimal outcomes. The schedule is two 12-hour night shifts and two 8-hour night shifts per week, totaling 40 hours. Occasional flexibility to work day shifts is required as needed. The role provides clinical support and patient care while helping manage staffing, budgets, policies, quality practices, equipment, facilities, and unit operations. The Associate Nurse Manager collaborates with staff, physicians, administration, risk management, other departments, hospitals, agencies, and community representatives. A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred. Candidates must have at least three years of professional nursing experience, a current valid Texas or Compact RN license, and current healthcare provider BLS certification from an accepted provider.

Requirements

At least three years of professional nursing experience.
Current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.
Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Ability to provide care in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical-area standards.
Ability to serve as a clinical resource for staff.
Working knowledge of department operations, including policies, personnel, and budget management.
Effective verbal and written communication skills when working with a diverse population of physicians, patients, nursing staff, management, and administration.
Ability to demonstrate patient-centered and patient-valued behaviors.
Flexibility to work day shifts occasionally as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Assist in daily management of unit activities to ensure high-quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
Develop staff schedules to maximize individual and group capabilities and provide optimal service to internal and external customers.
Directly supervise time, attendance, and patient care activities of assigned nursing and ancillary staff.
Motivate, counsel, guide, and evaluate staff; delegate tasks effectively; and participate in selecting and orienting new staff.
Ensure assigned employees have opportunities to further their knowledge.
Provide patient care, assess patient needs, plan discharges, and arrange support services.
Serve as a clinical role model and educational resource for staff.
Maintain and implement knowledge of Parkland, The Joint Commission, and clinical-area requirements, and ensure employee compliance.
Analyze job design, work processes, and workflows and implement changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency.
Track and trend survey charts and other data sources and provide periodic reports.
Monitor unit quality management practices, including nursing standards and practices, staff competencies, and accreditation.
Collaborate with staff, physicians, administration, and risk management to evaluate and improve patient services.
Track the effectiveness of unit policies and procedures and assist the Manager with policy development or revision.
Develop and evaluate staff activities to promote knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, and guidelines and ensure compliance.
Educate patients and families on rules and regulations and update procedure manuals.
Promote a collaborative work team and positive working relationships.
Communicate effectively with physicians, students, and other departments, including Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, and Property and Linen Services.
Maintain communication with other hospitals, government or regulatory agencies, and community representatives.
Manage facility conditions, including cleanliness, equipment type, quantity, and function, and environmental safety; oversee timely maintenance of equipment and rooms.
Assist in developing and administering annual operating, capital, and payroll budgets.
Monitor charges and supplies, initiate orders, and supervise capital improvements.
Assist management in developing annual unit goals and objectives that reflect Parkland's mission and philosophy and meet department goals.
Serve on multidisciplinary, department, and Nursing committees as selected and assigned.