Job Description The 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 mentors 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:Minimum Requirements Education - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Existing incumbents as of March 1, 2024 must obtain BSN within 3 years of this date
Preferred Requirements Education - Master's degree preferred
Experience - 2 years of acute care nursing experience required
- At least one year of supervisory experience preferred
- Perioperative experience; GI or Operating Room preferred but not required.
Licensure, Certification, Registration - Registered Nurse, State of CT
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) provider credentialed form the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Other certifications may be required by specialty
Licensure, Certification, Registration - Certified in specialty area
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements - Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administration
- Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and effective care within the structure of a collaborative health team.
- Considerable knowledge of requirements by federal, state or regulatory bodies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective workforce utilization.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to lead courageous conversations, hold colleague(s) accountable and manage change and conflict.
- Knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of high reliability organizations (HRO) and LEAN process improvement strategies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to lifelong learning as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Demonstrates effective leadership through collaborative partnerships in accordance with Nursing Professional Practice model.
- Strong ability to problem solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment and in emergency situations.
- Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ensures the presence of a safe and healthful work environment, promoting self-care and empowerment.
