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

Florida Medical Clinic•Wesley Chapel, FL

9d•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 team and fosters collaboration while overseeing unit clinical operations, including patient care assignments, customer experience, productivity, and quality outcomes. The role operates in settings where acute care patients receive active treatment for an injury, illness, medical condition, or post-intervention needs. The position is based in the Surgical Inpatient Unit at FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The schedule is nights, variable full-time, three 12-hour shifts. The hospital is a five-story, 380,000-square-foot multispecialty facility opening with 102 beds and expandable to 300, with nine operating rooms, including a hybrid OR. Services include cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and other specialties.

Requirements

A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; acute care experience preferred.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
One or more certifications may be required 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 Registered Nurse experience preferred.
Certification in area of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

Exemplify Orlando 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’ skill sets.
Coordinate patient flow with Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners.
Monitor patients in the area of responsibility, including closely monitoring seriously ill patients.
Coordinate and/or participate in patient care in 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 necessary patient-care equipment.
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, assign meal breaks, and arrange relief for team members as needed.
Use effective fiscal management and financial resources in decision-making.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Attend leadership huddles, assist with nursing and clinical initiatives, and foster multidisciplinary partnerships through collaboration.
Coach and mentor the nursing team; communicate ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Promote a safe working environment and support or coordinate follow-up related to workplace violence occurrences.
Practice in accordance with the Professional Practice Model and apply clinical and critical-thinking skills relevant to the assigned unit.
Serve as a clinical expert and liaison to ensure care follows 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.