Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Stepdown
On-siteFairfield, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Assist the Clinical Manager in developing PI Plan initiatives, managing personnel, and implementing models of patient care delivery to maximize resources and productivity. Provide feedback, counsel, and performance evaluations to assigned staff while ensuring they maintain necessary competencies and achieve unit goals. Collaborate with physicians and charge nurses to facilitate daily patient throughput, coordinate nursing care across disciplines, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Identify and quantify resources needed for patient care activities, balance patient needs with cost-effectiveness, and participate in performance improvement activities using data to correct variances. Serve as an advocate for patients and families, maintain a high level of visibility on the unit, and inform leadership of serious patient or visitor issues immediately.
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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