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

Baptist Health • Alabaster, AL

3d • 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 the unit’s 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 works the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift.

The CANM supports the nursing team as a clinical resource, coach, and mentor; contributes to shared leadership and improvement efforts; and helps maintain a safe, regulatory-ready environment. The position may include direct patient care as operational needs require.

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.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Certification in area of expertise preferred.
• 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).
• Acute care Registered Nurse experience.
• Certification in area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify Baptist Health’s mission, vision, and values and participate in the 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 in the area of responsibility, with close attention to seriously ill patients.
• Coordinate and/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 required 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 and/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.
• Assist with retention strategies for new team members and foster a positive work environment.
• Maintain a regulatory-ready environment of care.
• Allocate and adjust staff, assign meal breaks, and arrange relief for team members as indicated.
• 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 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 superior clinical and critical-thinking skills and support the Professional Practice Model and applicable 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 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 benefits 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 graduate school debt.
• Benefits start on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager