Assistant Nurse Manager
On-siteNorthbrook, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement PI Plan initiatives to improve patient outcomes while managing personnel, budget, and regulatory standards for the unit. Provide performance evaluations, counseling, and discipline to assigned staff, ensuring they maintain necessary competencies and ethical conduct. Collaborate with the Clinical Manager to optimize work hours, oversee patient care delivery models, and ensure compliance with JCAHO standards. Assist in staffing vacancies, coordinate nursing care with physicians and other disciplines, and facilitate smooth daily patient throughput. Identify resources for patient care activities, balance quality with cost-effectiveness, and participate in performance improvement activities using data to correct variances.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- BSN
- Minimum of two (2) years in clinical nursing practice
- One (1) year experience in leadership or charge role
- 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
- Current RN licensure in the state of employment
- Certification in area of specialty within 6 months of eligibility
- BLS certification 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
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