Assistant Nurse Manager : D6E : Labor & Delivery - Full Time, NIGHTS

Assistant Nurse Manager

The Assistant Nurse Manager performs coordination, planning, administrative management, financial and operational duties in collaboration with the Administrative Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager and Assistant Vice President of Specialty Nursing Division. The Assistant Nurse Manager mentors professional caregivers in the delivery of patient care and facilitates patient access, communication, and transitions throughout the acute care stay.

The Assistant Nurse Manager is visible and provides leadership for direct patient care provided by specialty nursing unit staff on the assigned primary shift of work. S / he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs and services consistent with the hospital's mission and departmental / unit vision and philosophy. They provide direction and support to unit-based staff and collaborate with other service and department leaders toward attainment of short- and long-term goals and objectives.

Qualification Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlined in the attached annual competency assessment. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job's essential functions.

Education : A baccalaureate in nursing degree is required, a master's of nursing preferred. Must hold current New York State Registered Nurse registration or eligible for licensure in New York State.

Experience : Management experience preferred.

Communication Skills : Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and with external customers and agencies. Creates a collegial and collaborative environment among all members of the healthcare team. Articulates clear expectations with staff and members of the patient care team.

Professional Skills : Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for decisions. Utilizes problem-solving and decision making skills. Coaches and mentors staff.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that :

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.