Job SummaryThe Assistant Nursing manager is a Registered Nurse (RN) who has responsibility for the supervision of patient care, clinical personnel, and unit operations. This position supervises a work group to ensure that a high quality, cost-effective patient and family centered care is provided in support of the hospital's strategic plan, and the function's goals and objectives.
This position works collaboratively with functional leadership and is responsible for the oversight of daily operations of the assigned department including off shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non-licensed staff. This position manages resources, quality improvement, payroll, creating and maintaining colleague schedules and monitors patient throughput to facilitate efficient clinical operations. In addition, this position is responsible for a safe and therapeutic unit environment, which includes working in the department as staff RN to assist as needed.
This position supports leadership in ensuring standards of excellence and professional development are fostered and met. This position also participates in and may lead Performance Improvement work in their assigned department.
Job Responsibilities:• Works with department Charge/Resource Nurse in adjusting the unit staffing pattern to reflect changes in care requirements, patient census and staffing resources.
• Manages and develops colleagues to include performance feedback and reviews, promotions, salary recommendations, corrective action and separations. Teaches, coaches and mentor's colleagues to encourage their professional growth and development.
• Manages staffing schedule and payroll to include monitoring and addressing attendance issues.
• Promotes compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory body standards by consistent rounding and performing tracers and audits.
• Assists nursing leadership with investigating and reviewing patient concerns, key performance indicators (KPI), colleague health exposures and compliance issues.
• Communicates department/leadership decisions and policies to colleagues. Cascades the flow of information from leadership to the clinical team.
• Participates on department and hospital committees.
• Performs other related responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Existing incumbents as of March 1, 2024 must obtain BSN within 3 years of this date, Master's degree preferred.
- 2 years of acute care nursing experience required
- At least one year of supervisory experience preferred
- CT Registered Nurse License
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) provider credentialed form the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Other certifications may be required by specialty
