Assistant Nurse Manager

Assistant Nurse ManagerNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.The Manager-Assistant Nurse (hereafter referred to as "ANM") is a participating member of the Nursing Leadership Team, and along with other leaders, is responsible for eliminating barriers that impede operations between departments and facilities. The ANM provides leadership to assigned department professional nursing staff. This includes participation in development and implementation of the budget, including capital and operating budgets. The ANM participates in the achievement of capital and operating budget objectives within areas of responsibility. The ANM fosters positive relationships with physicians, other nurse leaders, and associates of assigned department. The ANM is responsible for support of and participation in clinical and service programs for his/her clinical unit(s) within their span of control. The ANM functions as an extension of the nurse manager for areas of responsibility with accountability for care delivery, working closely with Nurse Managers, educators and Clinical Nurse Specialists to direct all patient care and staffing activities. He/she ensures effective daily operations of the nursing unit(s) by monitoring all activities necessary to provide consistent, high quality patient care, including staffing, equipment, supplies and services. The ANM has strong knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations that govern nursing practice and must exercise sound, independent judgement in adapting and applying leadership and clinical principles as appropriate in all situations. The ANM relies on experience, judgment, and collaboration to plan and accomplish goals. Assists in the advancement of the professional practice environment by collaborating in setting the NGHS nursing strategic direction and focusing on activities that support nursing initiatives. The ANM ensures nursing involvement and support for the Professional Nursing Governance structure, including a Unit Practice Council for every unit under his/her span of control. The ANM assists with other projects as assigned. The ANM ensures nursing unit(s) is in a state of continued regulatory readiness by adhering to all appropriate legal and ethical requirements necessary to maintain hospital accreditation and corporate compliance.Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.