Assistant Nurse Manager
On-siteReading, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct administrative leadership and operations in collaboration with the Clinical Manager to improve patient outcomes, manage personnel, and ensure regulatory compliance. Provide feedback, counseling, and performance evaluations for assigned staff while supporting peer review systems and goal attainment. Assist in interviewing for vacancies, orient new hires, and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients and personnel. Evaluate unit operations, participate in performance improvement activities, and collaborate with physicians to facilitate efficient patient throughput. Identify resources needed for patient care, balance cost effectiveness with quality, and advocate for patients and families. Maintain high visibility on the unit, participate in councils and task forces, and represent the hospital in the community.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- BSN is strongly preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years in clinical nursing practice
- One (1) year experience in leadership or charge role preferred
- 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
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
- Current RN licensure in the state of employment
- Certification in area of specialty is required within 6 months of eligibility
- BLS certification is required prior to patient contact
Desired Qualifications
- BSN is strongly preferred
- Commensurate combination of RN experience and Nursing education (ADN, Diploma in Nursing) and commitment to complete BSN may be considered in lieu of BSN upon hire
- Membership in professional organizations is desirable
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