Asst Mgr- Nursing - Emergency Department

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager of Nursing is responsible for shift operations of a nursing unit and, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, supports the unit’s operations. In the Nurse Manager’s absence, the Assistant Manager assumes operational departmental responsibilities. The role is based in the Emergency Department at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The position is exempt. The Assistant Manager helps ensure high-quality care consistent with regulatory and hospital standards and policies. The role coordinates daily shift activities, assists with scheduling, provides clinical expertise and patient-care direction, and supports staff hiring, training, development, and performance management. It also promotes a safe environment and open, non-punitive communication about patient and workplace safety. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. It serves approximately 500,000 residents across the northern two-thirds of Maine and provides a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. The center is also the base for LifeFlight of Maine and is part of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health system.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Maine.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Three years of clinical experience required.
Three or more years of relevant work experience required.
BLS certification required before independently caring for patients and must be kept current.
May be required to maintain advanced lifesaving certification in accordance with departmental requirements.
Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, and database experience.
Demonstrated competencies in emotional intelligence, developing self and others, effective communication, influencing and inspiring, patient-centered care, integrity and trust, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Responsibilities

Ensure delivery of quality care in accordance with regulatory requirements and hospital standards and policies.
Oversee and coordinate daily shift activities of the nursing unit.
Set daily and monthly schedules under the direction of unit leadership.
Assist the Nurse Manager by providing clinical expertise, mentoring, clinical education, and direction of patient care.
Participate in hiring, training, staff development, daily activities of assigned staff, and performance management.
Encourage and support the growth and development of the team.
Maintain current knowledge of the profession and participate in continuing education.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, healthcare workers, and visitors in accordance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures.
Review, document, and address incidents and safety violations within the area of responsibility.
Report lost time due to reported work injuries within 24 hours to the local HR Business Partner or Safety contact.
Support open, non-punitive communication among employees, non-employed healthcare workers, patients, and visitors, and report and address patient and environmental safety concerns.
Perform other duties upon request.