Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - Roper Berkeley

Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital: Expanding to Serve More

Our community is growing and so are we! Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital is doubling its bed capacity as part of a major expansion set for completion in early 2026.

This growth will bring expanded services to emergency cardiology orthopedics obstetrics neurology inpatient dialysis and additional specialties in our Medical Office Building.

We are proud to be a trusted place of hope healing and support for our neighbors families and friends. Ready to make a difference Lets build something together.

Shift: Fulltime 3:00pm11:00pm

ER RN experience strongly preferred.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Manages coordinates and evaluates all elements of financial material and human resources in the provision of nursing care to assigned group of patients in accordance with the service and missions of the institution. Provides nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act (RN) and following hospital standards and professional practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages personnel to ensure the availability of an appropriately credentialed clinically competent welldeveloped cohesive work force to meet patient care needs. Advises the Manager on the hiring retention interviewing and recruitment of staff. Promotes cooperative problem solving individual and group goal orientation appropriate delegation of departmental activities and fostering team building through individual coaching and counseling regular attendance at staff meetings performance appraisals and active participation in the activities of the department.

• Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Using available data makes appropriate clinical decisions regarding situations affecting patient care medicallegal issues bed coordination unit staffing etc. Assists staff in nursing and other departments to resolve problems that impact the delivery of patient care.

• Engages in fiscal activities to ensure the availability of supplies equipment and human resources to meet patient care needs in a timely cost effective manner. Monitors all assigned expense budgets and provides information and/or justification of variances as appropriate. Participates in budget preparation for cost centers. Assures economical utilization of time materials and resources through review of workflow and staffing patterns to achieve optimal productivity and to provide cost effective staffing and ensure quality patient care.

• Effectively communicates with Medical staff patients staff and other departments as necessary to identify problems and provide problem resolution in support of the hospitals mission of quality patient care delivery. Assures continual assessment of patient/family experience issues and takes appropriate action to resolve any issues.

• Rounds on staff and shares findings with leadership. Ensures the establishment and implementation of a unit culture that is responsive to patients and families. Effectively supports and provides leadership to the department to support the goals and philosophy of the organization.

• Assesses each units activity level during rounds. Confers with the leadership regarding unusual patient care situations or other concerns identified. Responds to emergent situations assesses the need for additional help coordinates plan for patient transfers if necessary and ensures family support. Displays expertise when assisting with clinical nursing issues and consults with other professionals as needed.

• Assures the adherence of all standards and policies as set forth by RSFH and the accrediting bodies for the purposes of licensure regulation and accreditation. Assures the completion of quality control procedures and appropriate documentation. Participates in the development review and communication of policies and procedures ensuring information is available for staff in a timely manner and incorporates into unit practice routines. Assists Manager in coordinating all departmental function in preparation for inspection by accrediting agencies and for licensure ensuring compliance. Assists Manager in timely followup of incident reports.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multistate license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required.(required)

Work Experience

• At least 2 years work experience as a Registered Nurse (required)

• 3 years experience (preferred)

Training

Language

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also select the age of the patient population served:

XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates 04 weeks)

Infant 112 months)

Pediatrics 112 years)

Adolescents 1317 years)

Adults 1864 years)

Geriatrics 65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Frequent standing walking bending crouching stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting moving or carrying over 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling over 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to provide patient care.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Skill in preparing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks quickly in a fastpaced environment