Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager 3E Medical/Surgical Full-Time Days

Baptist Health • Alabaster, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager (CANM) leads shift operations in a clinical setting to support high-quality care, an exceptional customer experience, and optimal patient flow. Working with the Department Nursing Operations Manager and Assistant Nursing Operations Manager (ANOM), the CANM guides and collaborates with the team and oversees unit clinical operations, including patient care assignments, customer experience, productivity, and quality outcomes. The role is based in the 3E Medical/Surgical unit at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama, and is scheduled for 7 a.m.–7 p.m. The position may include direct patient care as needed to meet operational needs.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; acute care experience preferred.
• Current registered nurse licensure in Alabama or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) licensure.
• 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) degree preferred.
• Acute care setting experience preferred.
• Certification in area of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify Baptist Health’s mission, vision, and values and participate in its shared leadership structure.
• Manage staffing assignments for incoming and outgoing shifts based on patient acuity and team members’ skills.
• Coordinate patient flow with Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners.
• Monitor patients’ overall status and closely monitor seriously ill patients.
• Coordinate or participate in patient care, ensuring compliance with physician orders and established 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.
• Provide direct patient care as needed to meet operational needs.
• Conduct Nurse Leader rounds and investigate and respond to patient, family, and physician complaints to enhance the customer experience.
• Participate in or lead safety huddles; communicate and promote change and problem-solving.
• Assess equipment needs and ensure staff have and can appropriately use the equipment needed for patient care.
• Support and sustain leader-driven initiatives and assist with retention strategies for new team members.
• Maintain a regulatory-ready environment of care and appropriately allocate staff, meal breaks, and relief coverage.
• Use effective fiscal management and financial resources in decision-making.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Attend leadership huddles, assist with nursing and clinical initiatives, and foster positive multidisciplinary partnerships through collegial collaboration.
• Coach and mentor the nursing team; communicate ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion; promote a safe working environment and support or coordinate follow-up related to workplace violence occurrences.
• Apply the Professional Practice Model and demonstrate clinical and critical-thinking skills for the assigned unit or department.
• Serve as a clinical expert and liaison to help ensure care aligns with applicable policies and procedures.
• Participate in collecting unit or department information through audits to identify improvement opportunities and trends.
• Promote high-quality nursing practice supported by evidence-based practice, research, organizational standards, and national standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off, up to five weeks to start.
• Life insurance.
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
• Family Care for child care, elder care, and pet care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Car insurance.
• Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduated school debt.
• Benefits start on day one.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

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