Assistant Nurse Manager

Assistant Nurse Manager

Position Summary

In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager :

• Assures the delivery of quality department / clinical services in accordance with established hospital and regulatory / accreditation agency standards.
• Promotes a positive and professional image and is a role model, coach, mentor, problem solver and resource for staff and peers.
• Responsible and accountable for 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 hospital mission and strategic plan, the management of personnel, preparing / monitoring of and accountability for the department budgets.
• Responsible for management of FTE component of staffing budgets
• Maintains 24 hour responsibility for nursing care provided on the unit
• Collaborates with physicians and other members of the Health Care Team to assure the delivery of optimum age appropriate patient care
• provides hospital supervision as required by the Division of Nursing
• Participates in the development of Evidence based Standards of care for clinical area of responsibility
• Assures employee compliance with hospital and Human Resources policies and procedures
• Assures that employee competency and education requirements are satisfied as per hospital policy.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Program as defined by the organization and the Division of Nursing
• Assures the provision of a safe employee / patient environment.
• Maintains knowledge related to the operations of their department.
• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within their department and hospital wide.
• Demonstrates positive customer service, fosters positive employee relations and assures that staff adheres to the Customer Service Behavioral Standards.
• Is supportive of hospital initiatives and projects and functions as a positive change agent.
• Participates in community service.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

Education & Experience Requirements

Core Competencies

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

Primary Population Served

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65 years)

All populations

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $129,465 - $168,032 (Based on FT employment)

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