Assistant Nurse Manager

Assistant Nurse Manager

Location: White Plains, New York

Department: WPH Nursing CCU_1

Work Shift: Night

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 8PM - 6AM

Hours Per Pay Period: 75

Pay Rate/Range: $129,465 - $168,032

Job Summary: In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager assures the delivery of quality department/clinical services in accordance with established hospital and regulatory/accreditation agency standards. Promotes a positive and professional image and is a role model, coach, mentor, problem solver and resource for staff and peers. Responsible and accountable for the overall operations of their assigned department. This includes and is not limited to development of department goals and objectives that are consistent with the hospital mission and strategic plan, the management of personnel, preparing/monitoring of and accountability for the department budgets. Responsible for management of FTE component of staffing budgets. Maintains 24-hour responsibility for nursing care provided on the unit. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the Health Care Team to assure the delivery of optimum age-appropriate patient care. Provides hospital supervision as required by the Division of Nursing. Participates in the development of Evidence based Standards of care for clinical area of responsibility. Assures employee compliance with hospital and Human Resources policies and procedures. Assures that employee competency and education requirements are satisfied as per hospital policy. Participates in the Performance Improvement Program as defined by the organization and the Division of Nursing. Assures the provision of a safe employee/patient environment. Maintains knowledge related to the operations of their department. Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within their department and hospital wide. Demonstrates positive customer service, fosters positive employee relations and assures that staff adheres to the Customer Service Behavioral Standards. Is supportive of hospital initiatives and projects and functions as a positive change agent. Participates in community service Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Develops and submits departmental goals and objectives that are aligned with the Nursing and hospital strategic plans as required by the Division Administrator.
• Conducts Interviews, hires, evaluates, counsels and terminates employees as per hospital policy.
• Schedules staff based on budgeted staffing plan and department needs.
• Updates FTE component of staffing budgets on a continuous basis
• Develops and submits operating and capital budgets and reports variances as required to the Division Administrator.
• Assures compliance with governmental, state regulations and accreditation standards.
• Assures completion of staff orientation, annual and ongoing competency and education requirements.
• Provides house supervision as required by the Division of Nursing.
• Attends and participates in educational programs or activities to maintain current level of knowledge or expertise to manage department.
• Periodically provides direct patient care as needed.
• Participates and assures department involvement in ongoing Performance Improvement initiatives to support quality metrics such as core measures and patient satisfaction as required.
• Develops evidence-based standards of care, policies and procedures, etc. as needed for area of responsibility.
• Ensures service excellence initiatives and achieves organizational goals for patient satisfaction.
• Attends all meetings as required.
• Conducts staff meetings monthly to update staff and/or address department issues and records meeting minutes for all staff.
• Utilizes multiple methodologies to communicate information.
• Adheres to safety standards for employees and patients.
• Participates in committees, task forces, projects, etc. as required.
• Submits all other work reports as required/requested by the Division Administrator.
• Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice.
• Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• Delegates activities to staff according to the tenets of the NYS Nurse Practice Act
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics.
• Adheres to all WPH standards of care, policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, behavioral standards, completion of annual mandatory education and completion of annual health assessment
• Creates and maintains a culture of shared governance.
• Works with the Magnet program director to align initiatives with the strategic plan and critical components of a Magnet Organization.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BSN Required
• 1-3 years Minimum of 2 years relevant acute care experience Required
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of management skills (Low proficiency)
• Previous management/leadership experience preferred (Low proficiency)
• Ability to function as a staff RN (High proficiency)
• Demonstrates excellence in clinical skills (High proficiency)
• Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal) (High proficiency)
• Teamwork (High proficiency)
• Adaptability (High proficiency)
• Planning, Organization & Delegation Skills (High proficiency)
• Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision-Making Skills (High proficiency)
• Stress Tolerance (Medium proficiency)
• Requires continuous communication with patients, staff and visitors of all educational levels. (High proficiency)
• Requires frequent use of computers and other office equipment. (Medium proficiency)
• Must be able to rapidly assess and respond to situational needs of patients, staff and visitors. (High proficiency)
• Must be able to adapt to a high stress environment with frequent interruptions. (High proficiency)
• Registered Nurse New York - New York State Board of Nursing Upon Hire Required
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association Required if supervised employees are required to have Upon Hire Required
• Certification in area of specialty, or CNML (Certified Nurse Manager and Leader) required within three (3) years of hire/transfer into the Assistant Nurse Manager role Required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.