Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Services (Full Time)

Job Summary

Assesses plans facilitates and evaluates the Emergency Services department coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures. Provides clinical leadership utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Job Specific Duties

• Coordinates and continuously monitors patient flow supports patient throughout utilizing appropriate resources from admission transfer or discharge. Facilitates the processes in a timely manner.
• Identifies clinical strengths and opportunities reassigns patient assignments to support clinical competency and coaches/mentors employees to improve performance and clinical outcomes.
• Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations and collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.
• Promotes and practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained.
• Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.
• Conducts department huddles communicates hospital/department updates and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data.
• Fosters staff empowerment and open communication. Leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team.
• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department and hospital wide.
• Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care. Solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Ensures the provision of education about disease processes treatment and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record.
• Administers direct patient care as needed especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available.
• Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment planning intervention and evaluation.
• Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.
• Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts.
• Collaborates and rounds with a multidisciplinary team in daily care planning rounds as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.
• Communicates the patients progress including critical findings and changes in the patients condition.
• Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.
• Ensuring all staff on the assigned shift is adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission CMS DOH and other accrediting agencies.
• Ensuring all staff is adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
• Promotes a safe error free working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in BSN from an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse Licensure within the State of Florida or MultiState Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• CPR American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• PALS American Heart Association maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• CPI Crisis Prevention Institute maintain active and in good standing throughout employment 6 months of hire date
• 24 years of RN clinical experience
• Experience as a Charge Nurse

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Pediatric nursing in an acute care setting preferred.
• Career Development: National certification within 5 years of hire preferred.
• Microsoft office applications including word and excel preferred.
• ACLS preferred.
• Strong customer service problem solving critical thinking time management and conflict resolution skills.
• Trauma certification as specified by the department.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to positively influence; hold self and others accountable.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and lead a team to achieve business results.