Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Stepdown
On-siteReading, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct administrative leadership and operations in collaboration with the Clinical Manager to improve outcomes, manage personnel, and ensure regulatory compliance. Provide feedback, counseling, and performance evaluations for assigned staff while supporting peer review systems and goal attainment. Ensure safe patient care delivery, maintain unit visibility, and coordinate nursing care with physicians and other healthcare disciplines. Assist in interviewing for vacancies, orient new hires, and participate in councils, task forces, and special projects. Balance patient needs with cost effectiveness, identify resources for care activities, and disseminate data outcomes to meet expectations and correct variances. Maintain high standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, and self-accountability within the Christ Hospital Health Network.
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
- Current RN licensure in the state of employment
- 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 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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