Assistant Nurse Manager - Pediatric After-Hours Clinics

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the aim of advancing health and wellness. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and your uniqueness is celebrated. Organization CHOC Surgical Clinics Admin Job Summary The Assistant Manager, Patient Care Services is a direct supervisory leadership role that is a key member of the Nursing leadership team. Leads staff members and actively participates in overall management of the area, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. Ensures the unit's optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop/lead the assigned staff. Provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. Under the guidance and direction of the manager, develops, implements and evaluates systems that promote cost effective quality patient care. Clinic Locations Hendersonville – Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Murfreesboro – Monday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Department Summary When a child gets sick or has an injury after normal office hours, quality care is available. Vanderbilt Children’s After‑Hours Clinics offer urgent care for non‑life‑threatening illnesses or injuries in children of all ages. Key Responsibilities Under guidance of manager, implements area specific quality plans linked to the organization’s goals. Develops, manages and evaluates area based on team performance. Manages projects/on‑going work activities (timelines, work plans, deliverables) and maintains alignment with strategic plan and vision. Acts as clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance/coaching to subordinates/peers within clinical specialty(ies). Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Operations Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. People Management (Novice): Conducts performance reviews, delegates tasks, coaches subordinates, demonstrates team building techniques and involves subordinates in decisions that affect them. Business Results (Fundamental Awareness): Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results, tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives, and responds effectively to client needs. Quality Management (Novice): Provides continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, seeks improvement, communicates and monitors standards for quality and excellence. Compliance (Novice): Applies basic statutory instructions, understands principles behind rules and regulations, and escalates problems appropriately. Leadership (Novice): Sets example during challenging situations, demonstrates different leadership styles, communicates team and unit goals clearly, and shows initiative where supervision is not required. Our Nursing Philosophy We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. Nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well‑being. Benefits Affordable high‑quality health plan options Dental and/or vision plan 403(b) retirement plan Paid time off (flex PTO) Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short‑ and long‑term disability Subsidized backup childcare Many more – ask about our current inpatient nursing supplemental pay program Core Accountabilities Organizational Impact – plans and sets day‑to‑day objectives for the team that directly affect results of the department or area. Problem Solving/Complexity – resolves technical and operational problems within provided guidelines. Breadth of Knowledge – applies advanced subject matter knowledge and basic management knowledge to support the team. Team Interaction – leads/supervises a unit within a department or small department, typically without budget or hire/fire authority, acting as a working supervisor. Core Capabilities Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, builds and maintains relationships, communicates effectively. Delivering Excellent Services: serves others with compassion, solves complex problems, offers meaningful advice and support. Ensuring High Quality: performs excellent work, ensures continuous improvement, fulfills safety and regulatory requirements. Managing Resources Effectively: demonstrates accountability, stewards organizational resources, makes data‑driven decisions. Fostering Innovation: generates new ideas, applies technology enthusiastically, adapts to change. Position Qualifications Certifications LIC‑Registered Nurse – Licensure‑Others Experience 2 years experience. Relevant Work Experience. Education Bachelor’s degree. Additional Information This role offers a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is a champion of equal opportunity. EOE/​Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vanderbilt University Medical Center