Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager Kirkland Emergency Department (1.0 FTE, Days)

Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager

EvergreenHealth in beautiful Kirkland Washington is seeking an Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager for the Kirkland Emergency Department

Job Summary :

Under general direction by the Nursing Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) utilizes the nursing process to prescribe, prioritize, delegate, and provide safe, therapeutic allocation of nursing resources to patients/families. Makes independent judgments, decisions, and take action regarding a wide range of routine and complex staffing and unit workflow issues. Collaborates with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the medical and nursing plans of care. Performs specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and the Clinical Director of the Emergency Department.

Leadership Principles:

1. We are the stewards of our culture. How we embrace and live our values and these principles cultivate a consistent and intentional culture. We are accountable for achieving exceptional outcomes and for applying the learning from our successes and failures to help us improve every day.

2. We are committed to continuous, incremental improvement to eliminate waste, inefficiency, ineffective communication, and variations in our care processes.

3. We are "teachers and coaches" supporting the professional growth of our staff and helping our teams achieve their highest potential. We find opportunities every day to genuinely recognize and celebrate the excellent work of our staff, physicians, and volunteers.

4. We are consistently responsive to those whom we serve. We listen and communicate effectively, always seeking first to understand and then to be understood. We are inclusive and transparent in our decision-making and communications.

5. We are committed to learning and growing as leaders in the application of these principles.

6. We role model healthy and rewarding personal lives that are balanced with the demands of our work.

Primary Duties:

1. Assists with unit organization and management within established policies, procedures, standards of care, budgetary parameters, and long-range objectives.

2. Coordinates and participates in patient care utilizing the nursing process; delegates and accepts responsibility for the level of care provided by those under his/her direction.

3. Participates in interviews and oversees the training and development of staff and assures competency standards are met.

4. Demonstrates technical and clinical competence in area of specialty, through continuing educational activities.

5. Functions as a clinical resource person and role model for staff and students.

6. Provides and supports educational opportunities and activities.

7. Collaborates with and supports established nursing organization structures.

8. Assures, promotes, and assesses compliance with regulatory agency standards.

9. Assures a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors; communicates and manages safety issues as soon as identified.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington or holding a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license

2 years of experience in an inpatient care setting.

Experience in leadership role in an inpatient care setting such as Charge nurse

Current Healthcare Provider BLS American Heart Association by start date ACLS, PALS, or ENPC and TNCC- provider within 6 months of hire date

Knowledge of Federal, State, and JC regulations and requirements

DESIRED for the position:

Emergency Room Nursing experience

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

Demonstrated understanding of financial management and a commitment to the provision of cost-effective health care

Benefit Information : Choices that care for you and your family.

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees' commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays.
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program.
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount