Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager - Progressive Care Unit at Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health • Lake Mary, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager (CANM) leads shift operations in the clinical setting to support high-quality care, an exceptional customer experience, and optimal patient flow. In conjunction with the Department Nursing Operations Manager and Assistant Nursing Operations Manager (ANOM), the CANM guides and supports the unit’s clinical operations, including patient care assignments, customer experience, productivity, and quality outcomes in acute care settings where patients receive active treatment and assessment.

The position is with the Progressive Care Unit at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital. It is variable full-time, scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The CANM supports frontline team members and providers, coordinates care and patient flow, performs direct patient care as needed, and contributes to clinical leadership, safety, quality improvement, and retention efforts.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• May require one or more certifications based on assigned patient population: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), or Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse; acute care experience preferred.
• Certification in the area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations to support high-quality care, customer experience, and patient flow.
• Manage staffing assignments for incoming and outgoing shifts according to patient acuity and team members’ skill sets.
• Coordinate patient flow with Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners.
• Monitor patients’ overall status and closely monitor seriously ill patients within the area of responsibility.
• Coordinate and/or participate in patient care, ensuring compliance with physician orders, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Serve as a resource for frontline team members and providers.
• Support clinical collaboration focused on expected patient length of stay.
• Perform direct patient care activities as operational needs require.
• Conduct Nurse Leader rounds and investigate and respond to patient, family, and physician complaints to enhance the customer experience.
• Participate in and/or lead safety huddles.
• Promote change and problem-solving.
• Assess equipment needs and ensure staff have and can appropriately use equipment needed for patient care.
• Support and sustain leader-driven initiatives.
• Assist with retention strategies for new team members and foster a positive workplace.
• Maintain a regulatory-ready environment of care.
• Allocate and adjust staff appropriately, including meal breaks and relief coverage.
• Use effective fiscal management and financial resources in decision-making.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Support strategic imperatives by attending leadership huddles, assisting with nursing and clinical initiatives, and building multidisciplinary partnerships.
• Coach and mentor the nursing team; communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form.
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion; promote a safe working environment and support or coordinate follow-up related to workplace violence occurrences.
• Support the Professional Practice Model and apply clinical and critical-thinking expertise for the assigned unit or department.
• Serve as a clinical expert and liaison to ensure care aligns with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participate in unit or department audits to identify improvement opportunities and trends.
• Promote high-quality nursing practice supported by evidence-based practice, research, organizational guidance, and national standards.

Benefits

• Benefits package begins on day one for full-time and part-time employees.
• Flexible schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year.
• Career advancement, leadership roles, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed