Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Stepdown
On-siteFlorence, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Lead administrative leadership and operations in collaboration with the Clinical Manager to develop PI Plan initiatives, manage personnel, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Provide feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and support staff in achieving goals while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. Coordinate nursing care with healthcare disciplines to facilitate efficient patient throughput, manage resources cost-effectively, and participate in councils, task forces, and special projects. Serve as an advocate for patients and families, ensuring the nursing process is utilized in care delivery. This role supports the overall care delivery system on the unit, requiring a BSN, two years of clinical nursing experience, and one year in a leadership or charge role. Current RN licensure and BLS certification are required, with specialty certification needed within six months.
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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