Assistant Nurse Manager

Bon Secours Nursing Leadership OpportunityAssists with supervising and coordinating the administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas. Collaborates with interprofessional team to ensure safe and effective care delivery while promoting a culture of excellence.Essential Job FunctionsLeads a team of nurses and clinical support.Supports managers/directors on larger units.Performs managerial responsibilities 80% of time; works on ground support for frontline staff and assists in direct patient care as needed.Assists manager/director in planning and supervision of unit/department goals and objectives.Assists with managers/directors in planning and maintaining department's readiness for regulatory surveyors.Serves as professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.Responsible for personal and professional growth as well as fostering an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally.Responsible for modeling core culture and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm and implement high reliability principles.Facilitates implementation of change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives in assigned areas.Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to BSMH policies.BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice ModelThis 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 job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.Licensing/CertificationCurrent RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)Certifications required based on the unit(s) that the leader oversees and the requirements for those specific units:PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (preferred)ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (preferred)National Board Certification Specialty (preferred)Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)EducationBachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)Work Experience2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred)Charge nurse or management experience (preferred)SkillsBuild collaborative relationshipsCollaborate with physicians and other medical staffConflict resolutionEffective oral communicationEstablish an environment that values diversityFacilitate consensus buildingFacilitate group discussionsInspire desired behaviors and manage undesired behaviorsInterpersonal communicationRelationship buildingWritten communicationApplication of high reliability conceptsCare Delivery Models and Patient Care Delivery across the continuumClinical outcomesEducation and developmental practicesEvidence-based practicesHospital policies and proceduresNursing and clinical best practices and researchNursing professional practicePatient care servicesPerformance improvementQuality clinical careQuality improvementRegulatory standardsRisk managementWorking knowledge of patient safety programs, identifying risks, and responding to recommendations.Able to learn from setback and failures.Change managementFoundational leadershipMentor othersSuccession planningAdvocacyHolding self accountable to actions and decisionsOpen to receiving feedback and coachingUphold ethical principles and corporate compliance standardsAnalyzing data or informationKnowledge of creating and managing budgetsCreating operational objectives and the strategies to achieve the goalsCustomer serviceFinancial ManagementHuman Resources managementInformation management and technologyKnowledge of SWOT and Gap analysesPeople management and leadershipProblem solvingStaffing and managing staffing based on matrixStrategic planning and managementWorkforce development planningUnion environmentsBon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.