Assistant Nurse Manager - Labor and Delivery

Job Summary The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager in providing leadership to the department, oversees daily operations, manages and develops departmental staff, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, and ensures quality care is delivered to patients. The ANM provides 24/7 (as appropriate) support of the department/unit and typically reports to a Manager, Nursing or Director, Nursing. Patient Population Neonate, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Adult/Geriatric. Responsibilities Assists with the deployment of departmental goals that support the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Assists leadership with managerial responsibilities. Carries out day-to-day operational components of the unit delegated by the manager/director, including input on hiring/firing/interviewing. Plans, coordinates, and directs effective coordination of care between units, nurses, and providers; assists with development of staff schedules. Performs effectively in emergency situations within the unit and assists with patient care as needed. Serves as a resource to staff; acts as a mentor/coach to staff, medical personnel, patients, and family members. Assists in guiding staff in quality improvement efforts for all shifts. Ensures all PI or quality standards are met daily and participates in PI projects annually. Identifies and provides verbal disciplinary action, with counseling and remediation as needed; may provide written disciplinary action in collaboration with leadership. Works with personnel to assure staff have access to and are appropriately utilizing supplies. Provides input to the Nurse Manager/Director on budget preparation. Promotes intra/interdepartmental communication. Strong orientation to service excellence. Ensures clinical care is aligned with evidence-based practice. Conducts leadership rounds on patients. Responds to customer complaints in a timely manner. Identifies high‑risk social situations and addresses them appropriately. Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards. Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skill competency; supports department‑based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff. Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of the community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences; models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Nursing. If the Bachelor’s is not in Nursing, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required. Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing required. Certification in Basic Life Support required. Professional certification in clinical area or management required within one year of exam eligibility. Experience/Knowledge/Skills: Three (3) or more years of experience in a clinical area of practice. Demonstrated leadership experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Hermann Health System