Assistant Nurse Operations Manager Ortho/Surgical

Position Summary

BAPTIST HEALTH BROOKWOOD HOSPITAL

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Time: 8 AM- 5 PM

Serving the Homewood community, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility offers a full complement of services, including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services. It also is one of the largest providers of psychiatric care in the state. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission, and its bariatric program has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The Women’s Medical Center provides comprehensive women’s services through all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity care, and labor and delivery services. Additionally, the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Baptist Health Brookwood is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital the Assistant Nurse Operations Manager (ANOM) is responsible for the management of their designated unit/department, including nursing practice and administrative oversight of the area. In conjunction with the Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager, the ANOM provides guidance and direction on all aspects of unit operations including patient experience, budgetary performance, human resources activities, shared leadership, and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Shared 24/7 accountability with Nursing Operations Manager
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of new team members for the unit through interviews, peer selection, and evaluation of candidates.
• Coordinates with the Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager and Human Resources as indicated on corrective action, progressive discipline, and career advancement.
• Investigates event reports and provides feedback to both Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager and team members.
• Oversight of schedules for the unit to ensure the proper mix of staff are available each shift to provide appropriate patient care.
• Maintains oversight of patient flow and intervenes as indicated to achieve expected outcomes.
• Performs Nurse Leader rounds and reviews, to identify variance from nursing best practice and regulatory or hospital standards.
• Participates in process/quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes and standard work.
• Ensures the customer experience is upheld by all team members on shift and provides service recovery to patients and their families as needed.
• Interfaces with patients and families to provide instruction, promote participation in patient care, and to coordinate nursing activities.
• Participates and/or leads staff meetings, GEMBA board, or huddles; demonstrates ownership of unit and outcomes.
• Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Respects the rights and privacy of others and holds staff member information in strict confidence.
• Ensures incident reports are completed appropriately and follows up with event reports as needed.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Leadership Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups. Advocates on behalf of the nursing staff to represent the concerns of patients, families, and staff. Implements strategies that promote education, health, and safety. Fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. Demonstrates collaborative and collegial relationship skills, engages staff in decision-making, and exhibits effective conflict resolution skills. Role models professional behaviors and serves as a mentor to coach team members and colleagues. Promote a safe working environment; support and/or coordinate any follow-up related to WPV occurrences.
• Human Resource Management Manages various human resources functions including recruitment/selection process, retention, supervision, coaching and productivity. Assists with the clinical evaluation of team members, completes written clinical performance evaluations, and conducts timely team member assessments. Ensures compliance with certifications, licenses, and required education for team members. Influences team members to enhance their abilities and promote professional development.
• Appropriate Clinical Practice Knowledge Performance supports the Professional Practice Model values – clinical excellence and caring practice. Superior clinical and critical thinking skills for assigned unit/department.
• Performance/Quality Improvement Monitors compliance and outcomes to identify issues and trends and leads the team on process/quality improvement initiatives. Ensures practice changes are evidence-based, promote high-quality nursing practice, and are consistent with research, organization, and national standards.
• Financial Management Manages time and resources efficiently to maximize unit/department productivity. Promotes cost effective management of equipment and supplies.
• Personal and Professional Accountability Participates in activities that promote personal and professional growth and development. Maintains active membership in a professional organization. Upholds ethical standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) required if no Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate degree in Business or health-related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute setting.
• Previous leadership exp, charge nurse and up, strongly preferred.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)