Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager Neurosciences/Neurosurgery FT Nights

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, serving the Homewood community, is a 595-bed acute-care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. It offers a comprehensive range of services including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services. The hospital is also a major provider of psychiatric care in the state and holds certifications for its Primary Stroke Center and bariatric program. The Women’s Medical Center provides extensive women's services, and the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has advanced certification. As part of the Orlando Health system, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is committed to delivering professional and compassionate care. Orlando Health provides comprehensive benefits, including education programs and well-being services, starting from day one. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers competitive pay and a robust benefits package. The Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager (CANM) is responsible for leading shift operations to ensure high-quality care, excellent customer experience, and efficient patient flow. In collaboration with other nursing leaders, the CANM oversees unit operations, including patient care assignments, customer experience, productivity, and quality outcomes for patients receiving active treatment in an acute care setting. The Neuroscience/Neurosurgical unit operates with a 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. This role offers an opportunity to join a new Neuroscience/Neurosurgical Unit and be part of a high-performing team caring for complex neurologic patients and working with top-tier surgeons, with opportunities for continuous education and specialty training in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Requirements

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; acute care setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.
Certification in area of expertise; preferred.
May require advanced certifications based on the assigned patient population.

Responsibilities

Exemplar of the mission, vision, and values of Orlando Health.
Participates in shared leadership structure.
Manages staffing assignments for oncoming and off going shifts, based on patient acuity and skill set of team members to ensure patient care needs are met.
Coordinates patient flow by working directly with the Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners to achieve expected outcomes.
Monitors overall status of patients within area of responsibility and closely monitors status of seriously ill patients.
Coordinates and/or participates in the delivery of patient care ensuring compliance with physician orders and established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Serves as a resource supporting frontline team members and providers as appropriate.
Supports clinical collaboration focusing on expected patient length of stay.
Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.
Interfaces with patients and families to enhance customer experience by conducting Nurse Leader rounds and investigating and responding to patient/family and physician complaints.
Participates in and/or leads safety huddles.
Embraces, communicates, and promotes change and problem solving.
Assesses equipment needs to ensure staff have the needed equipment for patient care, and they can appropriately utilize equipment.
Supports and sustains all leader-driven initiatives.
Assists with retention strategies for new team members that fosters a best place to work environment.
Maintains a regulatory ready environment of care.
Ensures the appropriate allocation/adjustment of staff, assignment of meal breaks, relief of team members as indicated, etc.
Utilizes effective fiscal management skills and financial resources with decision-making.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Supports strategic imperatives by attending leadership huddles, assisting in new nursing/clinical initiatives, and fostering positive multidisciplinary partnerships through collegial collaboration.
Serves as a coach and mentor for the nursing team.
Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups.
Fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Promote a safe working environment; support and/or coordinate any follow-up related to WPV occurrences.