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GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the nurse manager or other nursing leader, the
assistant nurse manager has responsibility for the effective
implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the
hospital and the nursing department and their effect on patient care in
the department.UNIT SUMMARY:North East is a 35 bed medical-surgical care unit with 6 progressive
beds. We provide compassionate and high-quality patient and family
centered care for a wide variety of surgical and medical patients. 5
Northeast regularly cares for patients undergoing cardiac surgery,
thoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, general surgery, and
trauma work up as well as patients with Congestive Heart Failure. Our
mission is to always provide our patients and their families with an
exceptional experience during their stay with us on the unit. Our 5
Northeast team is committed to ensuring a safe and holistic environment
with excellence in both care and service to all our patients and their
families.ESSENTIAL DUTIES: ? Assists the nurse manager and divisional director in
development, implementation and evaluation of ongoing service programs
which assure quality nursing, and patient care programs consistent with
the hospital mission.? Assists the nurse manager to monitor/maintain unit compliance
with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services,
and environmental and personnel safety.? Maintains current license and knowledge of nursing care
requirements for all patients on the unit. Assesses need for personal
growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities
to meet this need.? Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the
service and implements solutions with follow through and communication.? Collaborates with the nurse manager to a service that is
consistent with the patient care beliefs and shared management
philosophy of the department.? Consults with patients/families through primary nurse request,
direct family request and/or direct assessment of patient/family
response to hospitalization. Assesses patient/significant other survey
responses regarding nursing care and services.? Responsible for ongoing development of staff and unit specific
patient care programs.? Shares responsibility with the nurse manager for effective
communication horizontally and vertically within the organization.? In collaboration with the nurse manager, is responsible for
effective and efficient fiscal management of department operations to
ensure proper utilization of organizational and financial resources.? In collaboration with the nurse manager, is responsible for
department's operational excellence; assures department delivers quality
services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and
professional standards.? Manages human resources to ensure quality services and promote
positive employee relations.? Collaborates with the nurse manager to ensure proper utilization
of organization's financial resources.? Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry
information to staff.? Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time
frames, as part of the organization's overall mission.? Attends all required safety training programs and can describe
his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service
safety and specific job related hazards.? Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and
airborne pathogens.? Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients,
families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional,
responsible, and courteous environment.? Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as
part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to
facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and
objectives.? Provides for the safety of all hospital personnel.? Manages patient placement, facilities, and resources.? Provides information and professional support to staff.? Serves as a role model and resource for staff.? Represents nursing and hospital administration on the off
shifts.? Participates in the development of nursing staff.STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential duties.? Education / Training: Associates or bachelor's degree in Nursing
required. MSN preferred.? Work Experience: Two (2) years of nursing required. 3+ years of
clinical experience preferred.? Certification, Licensure, Registration: Current RN in State of
Michigan required.? Other Qualifications: Nursing Certification in specialty area
preferred.
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