Assistant Nurse Manager

Assistant Nurse ManagerTogether we can build a stronger community through our nursing care and leadership.Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type: EmployeeWorker Sub-Type: RegularCost Center: CC001517 LAN - Nursing Administration (LMC)Pay Rate Type: HourlyPay Grade: Health-31Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Work Shift:Job DescriptionThe Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Unit(s) Manager. Goals include achievement of clinical and quality measures, operational efficiency, and financial targets as well as well as population/age specific needs of the assigned department(s). The Assistant Manager assist the manager with supervision, directs nursing care, and all related activities, in a designated area according to policies, procedures, mission and objectives of MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center. Is responsible for recommending, developing, and implementing policies and procedures in conjunction with the Director of Nursing, and for informing the CNO of both progress and potential problems in the absence of the manager. Will provide professional nursing care, initiate contact with the physicians and patients to establish and address needs and expectations, and serve as a resource person for other staff members.Experience: Three years related work experience as a registered nurse required. Extensive knowledge of the unit's patient population, health care trends, community and regional resources and service availability to these populations. An ability to establish working relationships with diverse groups and individual, medical staff and other health care disciplinesAdditional Job DescriptionEducation: Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college/university; Master of Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in lieu of BSN.License/Certificates: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required through the American Heart Association (AHA).The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.