Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager, Nights, Surgical Inpatient Unit - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital, Wesley Chapel, Florida

Orlando Health • Wesley Chapel, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager (CANM) leads shift operations in the Surgical Inpatient Unit 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 collaborates with the team and oversees unit clinical operations, including patient-care assignments, customer experience, productivity, and quality outcomes. The position supports care settings where acute-care patients receive active treatment for injury, illness, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs.

The role is based at Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital in Wesley Chapel, Florida, a new five-story, 380,000-square-foot multispecialty hospital designed to serve the region. The hospital is opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300, and includes nine operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real-time imaging capabilities.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Florida or through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; acute-care experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Certification in the area of expertise.
• Depending on the assigned patient population, one or more of the following certifications may be required: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), or Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).

Responsibilities

• Model Orlando Health’s mission, vision, and values.
• Participate in the shared leadership structure.
• Manage staffing assignments for oncoming and off-going shifts based on patient acuity and team members’ skills.
• Coordinate patient flow with Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners.
• Monitor the status of patients in the area of responsibility, including close monitoring of seriously ill patients.
• Coordinate and/or participate in patient care while 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.
• Provide direct patient care as needed to meet operational needs.
• Conduct Nurse Leader rounds 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 equipment required 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, arrange meal breaks, and relieve team members as needed.
• Use effective fiscal management and financial resources in decision-making.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
• Attend leadership huddles, assist with new nursing and clinical initiatives, and foster multidisciplinary partnerships.
• Coach and mentor the nursing team.
• Communicate ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Promote a safe work environment and support or coordinate follow-up related to workplace violence occurrences.
• Apply the Professional Practice Model and use strong clinical and critical-thinking skills for the assigned unit.
• Serve as a clinical expert and liaison to help 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 standards, and national standards.

What This Job Offers

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