Management/Supervisory
Nursing Mother/Baby 6F
Full Time
Day
1. Option one:
4x10hr shifts, 2x7a-5p, 2x10a-8p
2. Option two:
10am-8pm
& Position Summary
In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager:
& & Assures the delivery of quality department /clinical services in accordance with established hospital and regulatory/accreditation agency standards.
& & Promotes a positive and professional image and is a role model, coach, mentor, problem solver and resource for staff and peers.
& & Responsible and accountable for the overall operations of their assigned department. This includes and is not limited to: development of department goals and objectives that are consistent with the hospital mission and strategic plan, the management of personnel, preparing/monitoring of and accountability for the department budgets.
& & Responsible for management of FTE component of staffing budgets
& & Maintains 24 hour responsibility for nursing care provided on the unit
& & Collaborates with physicians and other members of the Health Care Team to assure the delivery of optimum age appropriate patient care
& & provides hospital supervision as required by the Division of Nursing
& & Participates in the development of Evidence based Standards of care for clinical area of responsibility
& & Assures employee compliance with hospital and Human Resources policies and procedures
& & Assures that employee competency and education requirements are satisfied as per hospital policy.
& & Participates in the Performance Improvement Program as defined by the organization and the Division of Nursing
& & Assures the provision of a safe employee/patient environment.
& & Maintains knowledge related to the operations of their department.
& & Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within their department and hospital wide.
& & Demonstrates positive customer service, fosters positive employee relations and assures that staff adheres to& the& Customer Service Behavioral Standards.
& & Is supportive of hospital initiatives and projects and functions as a positive change agent.
& & Participates in community service.
& Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
1.& & & & & & Understands and adheres to the& WPH& Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2.& & & & & & Develops and submits departmental goals and objectives that are aligned with the Nursing and hospital strategic plans as required by the Division Administrator.
3.& & & & & & Conducts Interviews, hires, evaluates, counsels and terminates employees as per hospital policy.
4.& & & & & & Schedules staff based on budgeted staffing plan and department needs.
5.& & & & & & Updates FTE component of staffing budgets on a continuous basis
6.& & & & & & Develops and submits operating and capital budgets and reports variances as required to the Division Administrator.
7.& & & & & & Assures compliance with governmental, state regulations and accreditation standards.
8.& & & & & & Assures completion of staff orientation, annual and ongoing competency and education requirements.
9.& & & & & & Provides house supervision as required by the Division of Nursing.
10.& & Attends and participates in educational programs or activities to maintain current level of knowledge or expertise to manage department.
11.& & Periodically provides direct patient care as needed.
12.& & Participates and assures department involvement in ongoing Performance Improvement initiatives to support quality metrics such as core measures and patient satisfaction as required.
13.& & Develops evidence based standards of care, policies and procedures, etc. as needed for area of responsibility.
14.& & Ensures service excellence initiatives and achieves organizational goals for patient satisfaction.
15.& & Attends all meetings as required.
16.& & Conducts staff meetings monthly to update staff and/or address department issues and records meeting minutes for all staff.
17.& & Utilizes multiple methodologies to communicate information.
18.& & Adheres to safety standards for employees and patients.
19.& & Participates in committees, task forces, projects, etc. as required.
20.& & Submits all other work reports as required/requested by the Division Administrator.
21.& & Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice
22.& & Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
23.& & Delegates activities to staff according to the tenets of the NYS Nurse Practice Act
24.& & Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics
25.& & Adheres to all& WPH& standards of care, policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, behavioral standards, completion of annual mandatory education and completion of annual health assessment
26.& & Creates and maintains a culture of shared governance
27.& & Works with the Magnet program director to align initiative’s with the strategic plan and critical components of a Magnet Organization.
28.& & Performs all other related duties as assigned.
& Education Experience Requirements
& & & & & & & & & Current NY State License
& & & & & & & & & BSN required or be matriculated in a BSN program with plan for graduation by 1/1/2022 if hired prior to 2016 and by 1/1/2020 if hired between 2016 and 1/1/2018 and discussed with the Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO .
& & & & & & & & & BLS certification (through American Heart Association) required
& & & & & & & & & ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) preferred unless required by employees in the department supervised then the certification is required
& & & & & & & & & Certification in area of specialty, or CNML (Certified Nurse Manager Leader) preferred, but must be obtained within 3 years of hire date.
& & & & & & & & & Demonstrates a basic knowledge of management skills
& & & & & & & & & Previous management/leadership experience preferred
& & & & & & & & & Minimum of 2 years relevant acute care experience
& & & & & & & & & Ability to function as a staff RN
& & & & & & & & & Demonstrates excellence in clinical skills
& & & & & & & & & Excellent verbal and written communication skills
& Core Competencies
& & & & & & & & & Excellent Communication Skills (written verbal)
& & & & & & & & & Teamwork
& & & & & & & & & Adaptability
& & & & & & & & & Planning, Organization Delegation Skills
& & & & & & & & & Strong Problem Solving, Judgment Decision-Making Skills
& & & & & & & & & Stress Tolerance