Assistant RN Manager

Assistant RN Manager

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) Required.
• MI RN license Required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.
• 2 years of recent, relevant inpatient clinical experience (progressive or acute care) Required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the nurse manager and divisional director in development, implementation and evaluation of ongoing service programs which assure quality nursing, and patient care programs consistent with the hospital mission.
• Assists the nurse manager to monitor/maintain unit compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety.
• Maintains current license and knowledge of nursing care requirements for all patients on the unit.
• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication.
• Collaborates with the nurse manager to a service that is consistent with the patient care beliefs and shared management philosophy of the department.
• Consults with patients/families through primary nurse request, direct family request and/or direct assessment of patient/family response to hospitalization.
• Responsible for ongoing development of staff and unit specific patient care programs.
• Shares responsibility with the nurse manager for effective communication horizontally and vertically within the organization.
• In collaboration with the nurse manager, is responsible for effective and efficient fiscal management of department operations to ensure proper utilization of organizational and financial resources.
• In collaboration with the nurse manager, is responsible for department’s operational excellence; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Manages human resources to ensure quality services and promote positive employee relations.
• Collaborates with the nurse manager to ensure proper utilization of organization’s financial resources.
• Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff.
• Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time limits, as part of the organization’s overall mission.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Provides for the safety of all hospital personnel.
• Manages patient placement, facilities, and resources.
• Provides information and professional support to staff.
• Serves as a role model and resource for staff.
• Represents nursing and hospital administration on the off shifts.
• Participates in the development of nursing staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) Preferred.
• Participation in leadership activities (Unit, hospital, or system Shared Governance meetings, Precepting, or Charge nurse role) Preferred.