Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Services (Full Time, Nights)
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Description
Job Summary
Assesses, plans, facilitates, and evaluates the Emergency Services department coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures. Provides clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies, and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.
Job Specific Duties
* Coordinates and continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout, utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge. Facilitates the processes in a timely manner.
* Identifies clinical strengths and opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, and coaches/mentors employees to improve performance and clinical outcomes.
* Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations and collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.
* Promotes and practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained.
* Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.
* Conducts department huddles, communicates hospital/department updates, and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data.
* Fosters staff empowerment and open communication. Leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team.
* Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department and hospital wide.
* Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care. Solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.
* Ensures the provision of education about disease processes, treatment, and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record.
* Administers direct patient care, as needed, especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available.
* Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
* Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes.
* Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.
* Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts.
* Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.
* Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition.
* Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
* Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.
* Ensuring all staff on the assigned shift is adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, and other accrediting agencies.
* Ensuring all staff is adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
* Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in BSN from an accredited school of nursing
* Registered Nurse Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
* CPR - American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
* PALS - American Heart Association - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
* CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment 6 months of hire date
* 2-4 years of RN clinical experience
* Experience as a Charge Nurse
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Pediatric nursing in an acute care setting preferred.
* Career Development: National certification within 5 years of hire preferred.
* Microsoft office applications including word and excel preferred.
* ACLS preferred.
* Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, time management, and conflict resolution skills.
* Trauma certification as specified by the department.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to positively influence; hold self and others accountable.
* Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and lead a team to achieve business results.
Job:
Nursing - Management
Department:
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-2100-670600
Job Status:
Professional