Health First

Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Assistant Nurse Manager plans, directs and assess’ all unit functions to include evaluation of patient care on a twenty-four (24)-hour basis on an assigned unit. The Assistant Nurse Manager participates in the development and implementation of Health First policies and objectives, scheduling and assignment of personnel, and quality improvement activities. The Assistant Nurse Manager at all times serves as clinical and professional role model to staff and contributes to their professional growth and development. 

 

  1. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES  
  2. Performs those clinical skills within the scope of practice for which competencies have been validated, ensuring patient and staff safety on the assigned unit, and Contributes to the patient experience to cultivate positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHP scores for department. 
  3. Ensures consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report; providing support to patient care activities by utilizing nursing processes through the documentation of process and discharge planning. 
  4. Provides adequate training and appropriate use of the electronic medical record in compliance with established policies, procedures, and expectations. 
  5. Schedules and assigns personnel on assigned shift to ensure safe, adequate, and appropriate staffing for the unit, ensuring completion in a timely manner and in compliance with the approved unit staffing plan based on patient needs and acuity. 
  6. Assists with implementation of unit based performance improvement activities resulting in improved operations and patient care outcomes. 
  7. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and standards of care for the unit, while implementing and verifying compliance with policies and procedures. 
  8. Completes assigned audits and monitors accurately and in a timely manner. 
  9. Identifies opportunities for quality improvement activities on the unit, reporting Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) results to departmental director and shares with associates. 
  10. Verifies and maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and other organizational and regulatory agency standards with quality indicators and core measures. 
  11. Facilitates communication and problem solving with team members, physicians, and administrative personnel. 
  12. Documents attendance at clinical and management continuing education programs (CEUs) to ensure that knowledge base is current and to promote professional growth and development. Acquires certification in clinical specialty. 

 

LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES 

  1. Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the team that effectively ties into the mission and vision of Health First, and inspirationally lead the team to achieve that vision. 
  2. Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback and support to foster and strengthen growth and development of an effective, high performing team. 
  3. Lead change through effective communication, explaining the connection and value to the organization, creating stronger buy-in and urgency, while understanding impact to the team to obtain commitment. 
  4. Demonstrate openness to hearing diverse ideas and thoughts; create a sense of inclusivity; and encourage collaboration across teams to help break down silos to meet the team’s and organization’s goals. 
  5. Recruit, select, grow, and retain highly engaged, high performing diverse and inclusive associates. 
  6. Contribute to and support the strategic direction, and demonstrate financial acumen, for areas of responsibility and organization. 


Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

  • Education: Any one of the following: 
  1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) OR 
  2. Internal applicants may be able to receive limited waiver on education requirement if expected to complete BSN program within three (3) of start date OR 
  3. External applicants may apply if currently enrolled and expected to complete a BSN program within two (2) years of start date. 
  • Work Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in acute car clinical environments. 
  • Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement. 
  • Certification:  
  1. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained. 
  2. Additional certifications to meet unit specific care requirements. 
  • Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: 
  1. Must have knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission), Florida Nurse Practice Act and other applicable agency regulations. 
  2. Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language. 
  3. Sound organizational skills to include time management and problem-solving 
  4. Highly developed communication skills, verbal and non-verbal. 
  5. Maintains professional competencies by attending continuing education programs and participates in professional organizations. 
  6. Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office – Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

  • Work Experience: Previous nursing leadership experience. 
  • Certification:  
  1. National certification in relevant specialty. 
  2. Nursing administration certification. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently. 
  • May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.  
  • May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead. 
  • May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift. 
  • May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.  
  • May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines. 
  • Communicating with others to exchange information. 
  • Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. 
  • Workspace may vary from open to confined. 
  • May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. 


Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.



Schedule : Full-Time

Shift Times : variable

Paygrade : PG-31R

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