Assistant Nurse Manager - Intensive Care Unit - FT Days

JR1000035277

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Job Summary:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding nursing position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) role is to assist the Nurse Manager in achieving an environment of excellence in clinical quality, safety, and service. Supports the Vision, Values, Mission, and Strategic Plans of MHS. Functions as a staff nurse and/or relief charge nurse as needed on his/her assigned unit. Assumes a nursing leadership role as delegated by the Nurse Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• 3 years of nursing experience required
• Current CPR certification required
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas
• National certification in specialty area or will obtain within one year or minimal amount of time that requirements can be met

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

• Coaching/mentoring skills
• Computer literate and knowledgeable of varied software, knowledge of general keyboarding principles, willing to learn more advanced computer skills
• Consistently follows the Standards of Behavior set by the Methodist Health System
• Demonstrates ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking
• Fair and consistent in actions
• Handles confidential material and information appropriately
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards
• Passion for quality, safety, and service
• Positive attitude and approach
• Recognized own limitations and refers problems to an appropriate resource
• Self-directed, motivated with strong organizational skills
• Team player
• Understands the legal consequences of nursing actions and BNE regulations
• Work experience: 3 years

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Job Roles:

• Consults and communicates with Nurse Manager
• In Collaboration with the Nurse Manager:
  • Coordinates hiring, training, evaluation/counseling and discharge of assigned unit staff
  • Participates in the planning and implementation of the unit budget
  • Facilitates the coordination of unit-based strategies for Patient Experience initiatives
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for clinical quality of the unit through routine surveillance to include, but not be limited to: regulatory compliance readiness, documentation (charting) and clinical aspects review with problem identification and resolution
  • Assumes responsibility for the coordination and facilitation of unit based education related to the nursing quality care (i.e., Core Measures, Hospital Acquired Conditions, clinical documentation, etc.)
  • Responsible for: day to day coaching and mentoring of the staff relative to the Assistant Nurse Manager role; being a role model, real-time feedback and counseling; and providing feedback to the Nurse Manager.
  • Special projects as delegated

Category B: Employee with Patient Care Impact

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Age-Specific Care Considerations:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Adults: 18+ years 35 years
Adults: 35+ years 65 years
Adults: 65+ years

Children A: 18+ months 3 years

Children B: 3+ years 5 years

Children C: 5+ years 12 years

Children D: 12+ years 18 years
Infants: 0 18 months

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Physical Factors (% of Time):
20 - Standing Stationary
60 - Standing/Moving About
15 Sitting
Work requires walking, standing, and sitting. Works both in the clinical and in an office environment. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight and hearing. Work requires critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly in stressful situations. Must be able to lift 10 pounds of weight.

The preceding is intended to describe the major requirements and the major duties which compromise the framework for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or requirements. Methodist Health System retains the discretion to add or change the job duties at any time.

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and childrens services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions weve earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association

Methodist Health System, Dallas, Texas

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• Press Ganey HX24 Health System of the Year, 2024

• Fair360 Top 10 Healthcare Employer for Inclusion and Fairness, 2024

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2024

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023