Shady Grove Medical Center

As an Assistant Nurse Manager you will:
• Assure the delivery of quality department /clinical services in accordance with established hospital and regulatory/accreditation agency standards.
•Implement daily operations, as defined by the care delivery model, for their unit with just in time adjustments to match patient needs with unit resources
• Assist the Manager with the overall operations of their assigned department. This includes and is not limited to: development of department goals and objectives that are consistent with the AHC’s mission and strategic plan, the management of personnel, preparing/monitoring of and accountability for the department budgets.
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the Health Care Team to assure the delivery of optimum age appropriate patient care.
• Promote cohesive work teams by actively supporting intra- and inter-disciplinary teamwork, within the department and organization
• Participate in the development of Evidence based Standards of care for clinical area of responsibility. Ensures adherence to standards of care defined by professional and regulatory organizations, and knowledgeable of structure standards.
• Report significant events such as near misses; adverse events; patient/family complaints; and any situation that affects the safe delivery of patient-centered care in a timely manner, communicates these events and resolutions to department clinical manager
• Demonstrate positive customer service, fosters positive employee relations and assures that staff adheres to the Customer Service Behavioral Standards.
• Promote a positive and professional image and is a role model, coach, mentor, problem solver and resource for staff and peers.
• Execute all other duties as required (to include:  Support monitoring and improvement of key quality and safety indicators for Pre-Op and PACU. Serve as a liaison between these units and the OR, anesthesia, bed management, and inpatient teams to ensure safe, efficient transitions of care.)

Qualifications include:
• Degree in nursing (Associate or Baccalaureate)
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred
• Supervisory or Management experience (One year preferred)
• Two years' work experience preferred in department-specific area
• Current Maryland State nursing license
• Certification in department-specific area within the first year of the position’
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule:

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week

Typical Daily Schedule: days variable/ hours variable PACU/ Pre-OP

Weekend- Rotate as administrative call

Holiday Requirements: Required/Follow company holiday calendar

Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range:

$41.00 - $61.00

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

• Free Employee parking

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire

• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)

• Paid Time Off

• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period

• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance

• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support