Ambe Healthcare Staffing
DE - Assistant Nurse Manager Periop - Newark
Ambe Healthcare Staffing, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19711
Job Description:
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical and operational practice of nursing and delivery of patient care on ANCC Magnet® designated unit/practice area within ChristianaCare. Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity with the Nurse Manager.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in hiring, promotion, salary adjustment, and termination decisions.
Functions as a highly visible role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors which support professional development of staff and the strategic goals of ChristianaCare. Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff.
Directs, mentors and supports all level of staff. Enables a Relationship-Based care approach to care delivery on assigned unit(s).
Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning.
Performs routine rounds on patients and caregivers on assigned unit/practice area to establish visibility, teamwork, and monitoring the level of care/practice.
Participates in staffing as a caregiver based on needs of the clinical area and requirements for off shift coverage and patient acuity.
Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system wide improvements.
Develops, implements and monitors performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Supports and facilitates a culture of nursing professional governance and mentors unit committee/council chairs.
Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among other ChristianaCare departments, patient care areas and physician office practices.
Participates in preparation of annual capital and operating budget. Supports the department leadership team in organizing and prioritizing capital needs.
Assists in the analysis of monthly expenditures and develops plans to offset variances.
Identifies new program and service opportunities for the department.
Acts as a liaison with other hospital departments to enhance program development and improve clinical excellence.
Develops and maintains methods to ensure patient, employee and physician satisfaction.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to the appropriate personnel, in a timely fashion, any unsafe activities, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employee, patients, and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.
SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:
Daily contact with nursing personnel, patients, family members, employees, medical/dental staff, volunteers and students. Contact at various time intervals with community agencies and companies, media and other healthcare organizations as well as the general public
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical nurses, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, Clerical staff, Clerks, and Service Assistants.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Nurse Manager, Service Line Director and/or Vice President
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Completed Bachelors degree in Nursing.
Masters Degree in a nursing, healthcare or business management field required or currently enrolled to be obtained within 5 years of promotion into position.
If no BSN, Masters degree in nursing is required.
5 years appropriate clinical and leadership experience in area or specialty
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :
Knowledge of public relations principles and practices
Knowledge of administrative concepts, labor relations and management processes
Knowledge of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
Knowledge of the ANCC Magnet® Model components of Transformational Leadership (TL), Structural Empowerment (SE), Exemplary Professional Practice (EP), New Knowledge, Innovations & Improvements (NK), and Emperical Outcomes (EO).
Knowledge of Relationship Based Care Model for Patient Care Delivery
Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques
Knowledge of department policies, procedures and operations
Knowledge of appropriate chain of command
Knowledge of ChristianaCare Human Resources management and employee resources
Knowledge of software programs (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint)
Knowledge of ChristianaCare computer systems
Skill in written and verbal communication
Skill in interpersonal relations
Ability to apply ChristianaCare Core Values to daily activities
Ability to reason, prioritize, problem solve and identify problems
Ability to be flexible and adaptable under constantly changing situations and conditions
Ability to supervise and direct personnel
Ability to delegate work and responsibilities to subordinates and effectively evaluate their performance
Ability to plan, organize, and implement policies and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain positive interdepartmental working relationships
Ability to develop project plans including timelines, computer testing, staff education and project evaluation
Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy
Ability to maintain confidential information and materials
Ability to respond to emergency situations according to ChristianaCare or departmental policy
Plans, organizes and coordinates multiple/simultaneous projects
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
BLS Certification
Professional certification in a related nursing specialty required
Current nursing licensure in the State of Delaware or compact state
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb, as per unit based Physical Demands checklist.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements as per unit based Physical Demands checklist.
Position Urgency:Normal
Shifts:Mon - Fri, Days , Full Time
State License Details:Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:5
Sub Specialty:Nursing Manager/Director, Perioperative
General Certifications:, N/A
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:1
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical and operational practice of nursing and delivery of patient care on ANCC Magnet® designated unit/practice area within ChristianaCare. Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity with the Nurse Manager.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in hiring, promotion, salary adjustment, and termination decisions.
Functions as a highly visible role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors which support professional development of staff and the strategic goals of ChristianaCare. Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff.
Directs, mentors and supports all level of staff. Enables a Relationship-Based care approach to care delivery on assigned unit(s).
Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning.
Performs routine rounds on patients and caregivers on assigned unit/practice area to establish visibility, teamwork, and monitoring the level of care/practice.
Participates in staffing as a caregiver based on needs of the clinical area and requirements for off shift coverage and patient acuity.
Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system wide improvements.
Develops, implements and monitors performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Supports and facilitates a culture of nursing professional governance and mentors unit committee/council chairs.
Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among other ChristianaCare departments, patient care areas and physician office practices.
Participates in preparation of annual capital and operating budget. Supports the department leadership team in organizing and prioritizing capital needs.
Assists in the analysis of monthly expenditures and develops plans to offset variances.
Identifies new program and service opportunities for the department.
Acts as a liaison with other hospital departments to enhance program development and improve clinical excellence.
Develops and maintains methods to ensure patient, employee and physician satisfaction.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to the appropriate personnel, in a timely fashion, any unsafe activities, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employee, patients, and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.
SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:
Daily contact with nursing personnel, patients, family members, employees, medical/dental staff, volunteers and students. Contact at various time intervals with community agencies and companies, media and other healthcare organizations as well as the general public
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical nurses, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, Clerical staff, Clerks, and Service Assistants.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Nurse Manager, Service Line Director and/or Vice President
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Completed Bachelors degree in Nursing.
Masters Degree in a nursing, healthcare or business management field required or currently enrolled to be obtained within 5 years of promotion into position.
If no BSN, Masters degree in nursing is required.
5 years appropriate clinical and leadership experience in area or specialty
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :
Knowledge of public relations principles and practices
Knowledge of administrative concepts, labor relations and management processes
Knowledge of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
Knowledge of the ANCC Magnet® Model components of Transformational Leadership (TL), Structural Empowerment (SE), Exemplary Professional Practice (EP), New Knowledge, Innovations & Improvements (NK), and Emperical Outcomes (EO).
Knowledge of Relationship Based Care Model for Patient Care Delivery
Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques
Knowledge of department policies, procedures and operations
Knowledge of appropriate chain of command
Knowledge of ChristianaCare Human Resources management and employee resources
Knowledge of software programs (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint)
Knowledge of ChristianaCare computer systems
Skill in written and verbal communication
Skill in interpersonal relations
Ability to apply ChristianaCare Core Values to daily activities
Ability to reason, prioritize, problem solve and identify problems
Ability to be flexible and adaptable under constantly changing situations and conditions
Ability to supervise and direct personnel
Ability to delegate work and responsibilities to subordinates and effectively evaluate their performance
Ability to plan, organize, and implement policies and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain positive interdepartmental working relationships
Ability to develop project plans including timelines, computer testing, staff education and project evaluation
Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy
Ability to maintain confidential information and materials
Ability to respond to emergency situations according to ChristianaCare or departmental policy
Plans, organizes and coordinates multiple/simultaneous projects
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
BLS Certification
Professional certification in a related nursing specialty required
Current nursing licensure in the State of Delaware or compact state
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb, as per unit based Physical Demands checklist.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements as per unit based Physical Demands checklist.
Position Urgency:Normal
Shifts:Mon - Fri, Days , Full Time
State License Details:Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:5
Sub Specialty:Nursing Manager/Director, Perioperative
General Certifications:, N/A
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:1