RN Assistant Nurse Mgr-OR Surgical Services

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Hours : 9AM-7 : 30PM or 10AM-8 : 30PM

Job Summary :

The assistant nurse manager is a registered professional nurse who provides support and works in conjunction with the nurse manager of a specific unit(s) or service. He / she is viewed as aspiring to be a nurse manager and through this role to learn additional knowledge and skills through experience and mentoring by the nurse manager and the hospital / system. The assistant nurse manager must possess very good skills in communication and teamwork and serve as a mentor for others while learning the responsibilities of his / her role. Together with the nurse manager, the assistant nurse manager uses his / her knowledge and skills to promote the creation of a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention and clinical and business outcomes. The assistant nurse manager upholds the nurse manager's direction and actively leads staff in the performance of their daily activities and participates in their performance reviews, as well as coaching and counseling as appropriate.

In collaboration with the nurse manager, holds staff accountable for the delivery of care and services through effective communication, observation, and the management and measurement of specific interventions / practices and their associated outcomes. This key leader plays a significant role in assisting the nurse manager in achieving clinical and financial goals along with management of human / material resources as delegated. He / she also plays a pivotal role in staff recruitment, mentoring and retention. He / She models the way to foster teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. Role specific competencies, responsibilities, roles and functions are based on Professional Practice

Model, 5 Star Nursing.

It is expected that all RN Assistant Nurse Managers are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals..

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Resources and Support

• Engages staff in decision making via shared governance processes and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence. Supports the nurse manager as his / her designee and provides evolving leadership and management skills for a specific business / clinical unit(s)
• Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and is a member of ones professional organization
• Serves to support the charge nurse and other nurse leaders on the unit to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended serves as a resource for all staff and accepts additional responsibilities in the nurse managers absence.
• Assists with budget development and supports monitoring and meeting fiscal outcomes for the work unit. Self-directed in learning how to apply lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care.

Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes

Professional Development

Evidence Based Practice and Research

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

National certification in nursing administration Upon Hire Preferred

Required Minimum Experience :

Minimum 3 years of clinical experience Required

Required Minimum Skills :

desires to see progressive nursing management roles and enjoys / seeks opportunities to coach and mentor others.

Seeks to learn and demonstrate progressive skills in the business of managing a patient care unit or service by obtaining the commitment and productivity of nursing staff.

manage the design and delivery of care that in based on evidence and focused on quality and safety.

Demonstrates interest and aptitude to achieve knowledge of risk management and various accreditation / regulations / licensing requirements.

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