Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Stepdown
On-siteBridgetown, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Assist the Clinical Manager in developing PI Plan initiatives, managing personnel, and implementing performance improvement activities to improve outcomes. Provide feedback, counsel staff, and conduct performance evaluations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and JCAHO accreditation. Collaborate with physicians and charge nurses to facilitate daily patient throughput, manage work hours, and maintain a safe therapeutic environment. Support new hires and float staff with orientation, advocate for patients, and participate in councils and task forces as assigned. Balance patient needs with cost effectiveness, identify resources for care activities, and disseminate data outcomes to correct variances. Maintain high visibility on the unit and represent nursing in the community.
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
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
- 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
- One (1) year experience in leadership or charge role preferred
- Membership in professional organizations is desirable
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