RN Assistant Nurse Manager - H5 Medical Surgical Unit

RN – H5 Medical Surgical UnitFull-Time, 40 hrs/week, afternoons/eveningsPosition is primarily evening shift with flexibility required to support 24-hour patient care operations. Hours may vary based on departmental needs and include weekends, holidays, rotating off-shift coverage, and on-call responsibilities. Serves as a unit-based resource supporting the RN Nurse Manager in maintaining safe, effective operations and continuity of care across all shifts.Summa Health System – Akron CampusPrimary patient population: This unit primarily provides care to patients post-surgery.Unit Size: 36-bed unitTarget Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 or 1:6 *subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needsHighlightsA team-oriented and supportive environmentSumma Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.SummaryServes as a unit-based resource that supports the RN Nurse Manager in the patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis; plans and develops tactical short, mid- and long-term goals and processes to enhance and improve the operations of the unit to support Summa Health's mission, vision and values; identify barriers to meeting goals; manages, guides, coaches, and evaluates the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area; collaborates with other patient care departments and areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services; assists with the management of unit budget plans; assists with calculating a return on investment for unit initiatives; participates in development of evidence-based standards of practice; identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes.Formal Education RequiredGraduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)BSN requiredMaster's degree preferredClinical Certification preferred or required to obtain within two (2) yearsCurrent license to practice nursing in the State of OhioExperience & Training RequiredThree (3) years of clinical nursing experience and demonstrated leadership qualitiesOther Skills, Competencies And QualificationsEffective performance of this role at Summa Health System requires that the Assistant Nurse Manager demonstrate core competencies in the area of customer focus, teamwork, job knowledge, and resource management.Provides quality service to customers, including patients, families, other staff and the community.Works effectively as a team member to achieve organizational and departmental goalsSupports the use of available resources, including time, people, materials, and financial resourcesPromotes the nursing professional practice model. Practices within the organizational policies and procedures, and Department of Nursing Standards of Practice. Maintains standards that promote patient safety.Ability to provide necessary care to patients utilizing an evidence-based and process improvement methodology that is grounded in nursing theory.Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.Retains professional certification in nursing administration or clinical area.Meet mandatory educational and health requirements.Maintains and seeks new knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement and cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols.Demonstrates computer skills required to perform job functionsLevel Of Physical DemandsHeavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled $49.78/hr - $74.68/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Supplemental Life and AD&DDependent Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityAccident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical IllnessRetirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent CareEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Identity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEducation AssistanceDaily Pay