Manager Unit Assistant (LGH D27 Med Surg, FT, Nights)

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager assists the Unit Leader (Manager or Director) in coordinating professional nursing practice activities for a specified patient care area. The role models and mentors others in the nursing process, patient-care coordination—including staffing and scheduling best practices—and evidence-based nursing interventions. The Assistant Nurse Manager provides leadership and support to promote excellence in nursing practice and staff engagement, and may act on behalf of the Unit Manager or Director when they are absent. The position combines clinical and administrative work, with time divided between the two as needed to meet departmental needs. The Assistant Nurse Manager may work various shifts and assists with direct patient care when necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing.
BSN, or a bachelor's degree in another field and an MSN.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Previous charge nurse or other leadership experience.
Current RN licensure in Virginia; a compact license may be held.
Current AHA BLS Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Perform duties associated with the clinical nurse, preceptor, and charge nurse roles.
Assist with direct patient care as needed, supervise and coordinate patient-care delivery, and maintain unit competencies.
Assist the Nurse Manager or Director with developing and completing new-staff orientation plans.
Assist with unit budget development and productivity targets.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and nursing colleagues.
Collaborate with the Nurse Manager or Director and other departments to improve flow and capacity processes.
Lead and teach the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe patient care.
Serve as a resource for safety and quality initiatives.
Oversee unit scheduling with the Nurse Manager or Director to support adequate staffing plans.
Coordinate and, when requested, conduct staff education.
Develop action plans with the Nurse Manager or Director for regulatory compliance, experience, and quality outcomes, and monitor compliance.
Round on patients to evaluate patient care, the environment, and staff performance.
Foster teamwork through coaching, feedback, staff input in decision-making, conflict resolution, and collegiality among health team members.
Participate with the Unit Manager or Director in interviewing new staff.
Assist with personnel actions, including hiring, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
Provide immediate support for policies, procedures, equipment, and supplies as needed.
Provide service recovery as needed.
Model and support workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Collaborate with the Nurse Manager or Director to maintain and monitor supplies and inventory, including appropriate utilization and charging.
Encourage and facilitate unit staff participation in departmental and organization-wide councils and committees.
Facilitate assignments that support learning for orientees and nurse learners.
Assist the Nurse Manager or Director with timekeeping.
Attend departmental and hospital committee meetings as assigned.
Coordinate, facilitate, participate in, or direct departmental projects and provide appropriate follow-through.
Perform other projects and duties as directed by the department manager.