Nicklaus Children's Health System

Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Services (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Health System • $80K — $95K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BSN degree from accredited nursing school
  • Active RN Licensure in Florida or eNLC
  • Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS)
  • PALS certification (American Heart Association)
  • CPI certification (Crisis Prevention Institute) within 6 months of hire
  • 2-4 years of clinical RN experience
  • Charge Nurse experience

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and monitor patient flow for timely admission, transfer, and discharge
  • Identify strengths and areas for improvement in clinical assignments
  • Flex staffing based on patient volume and collaborate on staffing needs
  • Promote cost containment and maintain supply levels
  • Support departmental goals and participate in nursing governance
  • Conduct department huddles and communicate updates
  • Empower staff and foster effective communication and teamwork
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for care planning
  • Engage with patients and families regarding their care plans
  • Document patient teaching and ensure education on health needs
  • Administer direct patient care during high census periods
  • Oversee staff and patient care delivery through the nursing process
  • Coordinate care processes for designated shift and monitor outcomes
  • Identify process improvement opportunities using Lean methodologies
  • Assist during code blue and rapid response events
  • Participate in daily care planning rounds and promote Family Centered Care
  • Communicate critical patient updates to the healthcare team
  • Implement and document care plans in collaboration with other services
  • Engage in performance review processes through chart audits
  • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies
  • Maintain an error-free environment adhering to infection prevention protocols

Benefits

  • Support for career development and national certification
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
  • Emphasis on staff empowerment and engagement
  • Opportunities to apply leadership skills in a clinical setting
  • Involvement in nursing governance and committee work
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Description

Job Summary

Assesses, plans, facilitates, and evaluates the Emergency Services department coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures. Provides clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies, and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Job Specific Duties

  • Coordinates and continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout, utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge. Facilitates the processes in a timely manner.
  • Identifies clinical strengths and opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, and coaches/mentors employees to improve performance and clinical outcomes.
  • Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations and collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.
  • Promotes and practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained.
  • Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.
  • Conducts department huddles, communicates hospital/department updates, and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data.
  • Fosters staff empowerment and open communication. Leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team.
  • Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department and hospital wide.
  • Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care. Solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.
  • Ensures the provision of education about disease processes, treatment, and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record.
  • Administers direct patient care, as needed, especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available.
  • Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.
  • Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts.
  • Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.
  • Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition.
  • Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
  • Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.
  • Ensuring all staff on the assigned shift is adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, and other accrediting agencies.
  • Ensuring all staff is adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift.


Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in BSN from an accredited school of nursing
  • Registered Nurse Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • CPR - American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • PALS - American Heart Association - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment 6 months of hire date
  • 2-4 years of RN clinical experience
  • Experience as a Charge Nurse


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Pediatric nursing in an acute care setting preferred.
  • Career Development: National certification within 5 years of hire preferred.
  • Microsoft office applications including word and excel preferred.
  • ACLS preferred.
  • Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, time management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Trauma certification as specified by the department.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to positively influence; hold self and others accountable.
  • Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and lead a team to achieve business results.

About Nicklaus Children's Health System

Nicklaus Children's Health System is a non-profit organization that provides pediatric care and services to children in South Florida. The organization was founded in 1950 and has since grown to become one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the region. Nicklaus Children's Health System is dedicated to providing high-quality, family-centered care to children of all ages, from newborns to young adults. The organization offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and more. Nicklaus Children's Health System is committed to advancing pediatric medicine through research and education, and is affiliated with several leading medical schools and research institutions.
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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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