Manager Unit Assistant (LGH D27 Med Surg, FT, Nights)
About The Position
The Centra 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 staff in the nursing process, patient-care coordination—including staffing and scheduling practices—and current evidence-based nursing interventions. It provides leadership and support to promote excellent 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 responsibilities, 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 needed to meet staffing needs. This is an hourly, non-exempt position eligible for overtime and shift/weekend differentials; it is not eligible for critical-needs, preceptor, or charge differentials.
Requirements
- Graduate of a School of Nursing.
- Two years of nursing experience.
- Previous Charge Nurse or other leadership experience.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse 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 care delivery, and maintain unit competencies.
- Help develop and complete orientation plans for new staff.
- Assist with unit budget development and meeting 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.
- Coordinate unit scheduling with the Nurse Manager or Director to develop 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 care, the environment, and staff performance.
- Promote teamwork through coaching, feedback, staff input, conflict resolution, and collegiality among health team members.
- Participate in interviewing new staff with the Unit Manager or Director.
- Assist with personnel actions, including hiring, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
- Provide immediate support regarding policies, procedures, equipment, and supplies.
- Provide service recovery as needed.
- Model and support workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Collaborate on monitoring supplies and inventory, including appropriate utilization and charging.
- Encourage and facilitate unit staff participation in departmental and organization-wide councils and committees.
- Facilitate learning assignments for orientees and nurse learners.
- Assist the Nurse Manager or Director with timekeeping.
- Attend assigned departmental and hospital committee meetings.
- Coordinate, facilitate, participate in, or direct departmental projects and ensure appropriate follow-through.
- Perform other projects and duties as directed by the department manager.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime and shift/weekend differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
