Assistant Manager, Nursing Services-RN - Main Comp Med Medical Stepdown - FullTime - Nights
On-siteIndependence, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Assist the Clinical Manager in developing PI Plan initiatives, managing personnel, budgets, and regulatory standards to promote efficient, effective, and safe nursing care. Provide feedback, counsel, and discipline to assigned staff while ensuring they maintain necessary competencies and achieve performance goals. Collaborate on patient care delivery models, interview for vacancies, and coordinate nursing care with physicians and other disciplines to facilitate smooth daily throughput. Evaluate unit operations, participate in performance improvement activities, and inform leadership of serious patient or visitor issues. Balance patient needs with cost effectiveness, ensuring compliance with JCAHO standards and maintaining a high level of visibility on the Main Comp Med Medical Stepdown unit.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Current RN licensure in the state of employment
- Minimum of two (2) years in clinical nursing practice
- Certification in area of specialty within 6 months of eligibility
- BLS certification prior to patient contact
- Demonstrated knowledge of nursing, healthcare, and organizational systems, and strategies
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in performance improvement theory and application
- Knowledge of JCAHO standards and other external organizations related to healthcare evaluation and accreditation
- Experience with the methodologies and processes related to organizational financial viability
- Well-developed communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications
- BSN
- One (1) year experience in leadership or charge role
- Membership in professional organizations
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