Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Employment Type

Full time

Description

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

What You Will Do

Monday- Friday (8 hour evening shift)

Flexible schedule required!

Is knowledgeable of and ensures that supervised Associates are knowledgeable of applicable current compliance policies and procedures, laws and regulatory developments including their responsibility to comply with applicable laws, regulations and Holy Cross Hospital policies as a condition of employment, as well as reporting mechanisms such as the corporate compliance hotline.

Ensures that Associates complete compliance orientation and ensures and arranges for ongoing specific risk training (applicable to the department) on a regular basis throughout the year.

Provides appropriate assistance regarding monitoring techniques to reasonably assure compliance in supervised functional areas, including the submission of reports of suspect non-compliance to the Compliance Officer so that further evaluation can be performed. Responds timely to detect offenses, assists in the investigation and in the development and implementation of disciplinary and / or corrective action initiatives

Functions in first-line management / clinical leadership role in coordinating patient care activities on the nursing unit.

Provides for direct and indirect nursing care to meet the physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and significant others.

Is knowledgeable of current nursing practices and ensures compliance to the hospitals policies and procedures.

Serves as a coordinator of the multi-disciplinary approach to patients care to include care planning, patient teaching, and discharge planning.

Assists with patient / family education as needed.

Demonstrates proficiency in the provision of nursing care.

Insures appropriate patient preparation as well as timely completion of chart, prior to surgery, special procedure, transfer or discharge.

Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and in accordance with Policy and Procedure.

Establishes nursing care priorities. Competently cares for patient with highest acuity on unit (unit specific).

Provides, or supervises, patients care and treatment.

Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Unit Director.

Assists fellow staff members in completing assignments in time of crisis.

Assumes primary nurse, team leader, or patient care responsibilities as necessary.

Education & Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or related field, preferred. Specialty certification desirable. Previous experience as regular Charge Nurse or Assistant Head Nurse level on a nursing unit required. Strong leadership traits, as well as experience with staffing, scheduling, and strong communication skills necessary.

Licensure

Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Florida. Minimum of BLS Certification.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors : we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions.

Ministry / Facility Information

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.