Jupiter Medical Center

Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - Operating Room Full Time

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
  • BSN preferred
  • 2 years Clinical and 1 year Supervisory or Leadership preferred

Experience / Qualifications

  • Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
  • ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
  • Preferred - PALS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
  • Specialty Certification Preferred
  • Knowledge and familiarity with health care delivery systems, nursing process, and concepts of case coordination.
  • Knowledge of personal computers, hospital information systems, and patient care applications.
  • Knowledge of and ability to utilize the principles of adult learning.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to participate on and/or lead teams effectively.
  • Ability to develop solutions to problems, and to lead staff through the change process.
  • Ability to articulate ideas and knowledge both verbally and in writing, in a concise manner.

Leadership Competencies:
Establishing Relationships
Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders (both internal and external) in order to collaborate effectively within divisions and across boundaries. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.
Developing Talent
Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively.
Inspiring and Motivating Others
Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by motivating, guiding, and facilitating cooperation within the department toward goal accomplishments. Can persuade others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation from others to gain genuine acceptance to accomplish “win-win” solutions.
Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence
Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
Acting with Integrity
Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.
Acting Strategically
Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization.
Being a Champion for Change and Innovation
Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to suggest new or improved processes.
Communicating Effectively
Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and across the organization.
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Treats all people with dignity and respect by being fair and consistent. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.
Holding Self and Others Accountable
Sets clear performance expectations and objectives for self and others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback when needed. Accepts responsibility and accountability.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching. Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry.  Able to work under a stressful environment, work independently, capable of making sound decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 20lbs.                                                                            



Threshold Requirements
These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis. Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation, TB/PPD Surveillance Program, Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

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