Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Medical-Surgical Unit

ECU Health

About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.

Responsibilities

Up to $30K Commitment Incentive

• Assumes assigned responsibilities and authority for managing a nursing unit: Holds team members accountable for functioning with adherence to their job descriptions and initiates coaching as needed. Participates in budget planning and cost containment plans. Coordinates, evaluates and improves nursing care. Promotes safe, cost effective quality patient care.
  
  

Participates in direct patient care to patients and their families. Assists the Nurse Manager in evaluating, recognizing and providing guidance to team members. Evaluates and supervises documentation of care. Assists in providing patient, family and team member education. Performs ongoing assessment of unit needs and takes responsibilities for adjusting staffing schedule as needed. Time in staffing and office time will be based on operational needs of the unit.

• Assists and evaluates staffing patterns based on acuity and team member competency. Demonstrates appropriate caring behavior in the workplace, treating patients, their families, visitors and team members with respect and dignity.
• Acts as liaison between patient, family and physician. Serves as communication agent between Nursing
  
  

Administration and shift team members.

• Shows evidence of continuing professional growth and fulfills annual education requirements. Assists team members with interpretation of policies and procedures. Facilitates needed changes in policies, procedures and protocols. Serves as a resource to team members in problem identification and solution. Influences team member behavior for improved team member relations and patient care. Utilizes support services appropriately.
• Demonstrates active participation in the Process Improvement process.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Current North Carolina Registered Nurse license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support is required.

Three to four years related experience

Other Information

• Position: Days, (2 - 8 hours office shifts per week) and (2-12 hours shifts per week working on the floor)
• Unit fact sheet: link https://www.ecuhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Unit-Fact-Sheets-RCH-1.2.24.pdf
• Benefits and bonuses
  
  

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For Additional Information, Please Contact

Gloria Jones, Sr Recruiter

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: gloria.jones@ecuhealth.org