Radiology Assistant Nurse Manager - ANII (NURSE SVC SUPV 2)

Assistant Nurse Manager

Assistant Nurse Managers are registered nurses who are responsible for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. The Assistant Nurse Manager must have a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and skills on which to base judgments and make decisions, organizing abilities to direct nursing tasks and operations, and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and the work of others. The Assistant Nurse Manager accepts the responsibility for, and is accountable for, his/her own nursing practice. The Assistant Nurse Manager also seeks out and pursues opportunities for learning and assumes responsibility for their own self-development. Registered nurses must be knowledgeable and skillful in performing the Assistant Nurse Manager role. A registered nurse who assumes the role of Assistant Nurse Manager also assumes the responsibility inherent to the role. Three fundamental responsibilities for Assistant Nurse Manager include planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit nursing activities. In addition, the Assistant Nurse Manager identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with American Nurses' Association Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or a Bachelor's degree (in a field other than nursing) paired with a Master's of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Two (2) years of recent professional nursing experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibilities such as charge nurse, preceptor, team lead, committee leadership, project leadership, or other relevant clinical leadership experience
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated accountability and professionalism
• Ability to adapt to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients
• Knowledge of staff supervision principles, including performance management, coaching, employee engagement, and conflict resolution
• Ability to coordinate staffing resources, prioritize operational needs, and make sound decisions in a dynamic clinical environment
• Ability to foster effective interdisciplinary partnerships and maintain a collaborative work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of recent nursing experience in Radiology, Emergency Department, or Critical Care
• Two (2) years of Charge Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager (AN II), or comparable nursing leadership experience
• Experience with staff performance management, coaching, scheduling, staffing coordination, and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience with regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission and CDPH requirements

Department Overview:

The UC Davis Medical Center Radiology Department consists of Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Neuro-Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine, Positive Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR). The Department has Interventional Suites, CT scanners, Ultrasound procedure rooms, Nuclear Medicine cameras, PET Imaging unit, MR scanners and Diagnostic radiology rooms.

Department Specific Job Scope:

This position is directly responsible to provide day to day operations for nursing care in radiology areas including but not limited to Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Neuro-Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine, Positive Emission Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) at Main Hospital, 48X Outpatient Surgery Center and all Ambulatory Sites where nursing supports.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $ 60.15 - $128.35 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: Grade 27 UC Job Title: NURSE SVC SUPV 2 UC Job Code: 006508 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 90 % Shift (Work Schedule): 0700-1930, with some variable hours Location: Main Hospital (HSP001) Sacramento, CA Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) Benefits Eligible: Yes