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AdventHealth PCU Assistant Nurse Manager Nights in Orange City, Florida
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Nursing Clinical Ladder Program
- 3k relocation bonus (must be relocating more than 50 miles to qualify)
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Nights
Department: PCU
The community you’ll be caring for:
AdventHealth Fish Memorial
1055 SAXON BLVD, Orange City, 32763
The role you’ll contribute:
GENERAL SUMMARY :
The ANM is a registered professional nurse who supports the Nurse Manager in overall operations of their assigned unit. Is able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, creativity, and has the knowledge to manage resources to achieve quality performance, positive employee relations, and compliance with hospital guidelines. The ANM is skilled in coaching, mentoring, and leading a professional and technical team in the delivery of services to our patient population. The ANM assures quality of care is delivered to our patients and accepts a patient workload when needed. Is supportive of change activities on their unit and works to assure implementation of change that may occur. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
· Lead the Employees – Has a working knowledge of performance expectations for all employees on the unit.
o Monitors performance of the staff and report’s findings to the nurse manager or takes corrective action for improvement as appropriate. Uses independent judgment to make recommendations to supervisor/manager regarding:
o Actively participates in the interview process / application selection.
o The reassignment of employees for the betterment of patient care delivery.
o Coaching or other discipline (after consultation with HR and/or NM) for work Infractions, performance deficiencies and conduct violations by exercising supervisory authority.
o Periodic evaluations of supervised employees.
o The assignment of employees to particular duties or activities or to authorize and assign overtime to employees where appropriate.
o The adjustment/resolution of complaints, concerns, and problems of supervised employees regarding work assignments, hours of work overtime scheduling, and other work-related matters.
o Leads the employees in a manner which develops the employee to their optimal level of performance.
o Mentors and coaches employees on a continual basis in order to assure competency in care delivery. Develops staff preceptors and mentors.
o Assures diversity of staff is positively fostered in the work environment. Actively involves all groups in shared decision-making where appropriate.
o Effectively manages conflict and is able to reach a common goal and resolve conflicts.
o Creates a work environment that addresses the physical and emotional needs of the staff.
o Maintains a customer oriented leadership style. Remembers that patients are the reason for our business.
o Holds self and staff accountable for delivery of care and resulting patient outcomes.
o Represents the philosophy of nursing and administration.
· Performance Improvement - Demonstrates familiarity with the performance improvement model of the organization.
o Support performance improvement activities on the unit through problem identification, assessment, data gathering, change implementation, and evaluation of outcomes.
o Is actively involved in all aspects of patient safety on the unit including but not limited to; sentinel event monitoring and reporting, root cause analysis, Joint Commission requirements, incident reporting, medication safety policies and procedures.
o Assures workplace safety for the employees and demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements for workplace safety, i.e., CMS, OSHA, Joint Commission, etc.
o Is supportive of Process Improvement Initiatives by sponsoring and/or participating in the activities.
o Ensures that practice changes, as a result of performance improvement activities, are implemented.
o Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.
· Critical Thinking – Utilizes critical thinking skills in the performance of their duties as an ANM
o Supports the planning, organizing, and leading of the unit through application of critical thinking skills.
o Utilizes data driven decision making, incorporating evidence into the decision process.
o Appropriately uses problem solving skills.
o Thinks of the system as a whole when analyzing data and making decisions.
o Is able to utilize critical thinking skills in persuading others.
· Business of Healthcare Delivery – Utilizes a working knowledge of health care economics as it applies to the delivery of patient care
o Is involved in unit-department based budgeting and support of the budget. Maintains staffing and scheduling, and resource utilization within budgeted targets for the unit.
o Collaborates with peers and staffing coordinator/nursing supervisor regarding distribution of personnel throughout nursing departments.
o Fosters patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction. Understands the impact of dissatisfaction on the business goals of the unit.
· Technology – Demonstrates an understanding of the technology utilized on the unit.
o Is highly knowledgeable in the supply and medication management systems of the unit.
o Appropriately integrates technology into the day-to-day care of the patient and leverage technology to improve patient care outcomes.
o Uses basic computer skills such as word processing, data management, internet/email, and skills to access evidence based information.
· Clinical Practice Knowledge – Is an expert in the clinical practice requirements of their unit.
o Mentors and precepts employees in the clinical practice requirements of the unit.
o Assures appropriate application of clinical knowledge in the care of all patients.
o Assesses patients for clinical need. Plans for delivery of care to the patient and evaluates the outcomes of care delivered in relation to clinical effectiveness.
o Sets clear expectations in the delivery of clinical practice.
o Adheres to models of care established for clinical practice.
o Includes support services in the delivery of care.
o Ensures that the patient experience is the focus of all services.
o Assists the staff, nursing and support staff, to find a sense of meaning and purpose in the delivery of patient-focused care.
o Establishes and maintains a communication plan that disseminates key messages and decisions to all involved in the care of a patient.
o Is culturally competent and leads staff in the delivery of culturally competent care.
o Utilizes evidence based practice as a foundation for patient care delivery.
o Monitors and leads staff in relation to established processes and outcome measures.
o Accepts Patient Workload as needed.
o Assumes the role of a staff nurse and is responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within a patient care unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities.
o Is responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Uses the nursing skills of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in their patient care delivery.
· Relationships and Behaviors – Utilizes relationship in influencing behaviors on the unit
o Utilizes active listening, feedback, inquiry, and validation in communicating with others in relation to meeting the goals of the unit.
o Understands the functions of a group process. Is able to facilitate effective groups for the delivery of nursing care and for collaboration with other disciplines.
o Supports academic relationships through welcoming students to the unit and assisting in their training process.
o Promotes, nurtures, and maintains interdisciplinary relationships in order to assure patient-focused care and better patient outcomes.
o Maintain appropriate collaborative relationship with patient, families, staff, vendors, physicians, other disciplines, and other contacts.
o Works collaboratively to define acceptable behaviors from staff, physicians, and other disciplines within the organization and adheres to these acceptable behaviors.
· Professionalism – Demonstrates a professional persona in their work
o Acts as a role model for professional behavior.
o Accepts assignments within or away from the department activity or unit with a positive and cooperative attitude.
o Accepts direction and counseling.
o Refuses to participate in unethical procedures and assumes the responsibility of informing the appropriate authority of noted incompetence or unethical behavior.
o Utilizes available education materials, programs, literature, and resource personnel for career development.
o Accepts responsibility for knowing current changes in policy, protocols and procedures through the hospital communication systems.
o Supports quality standards, goals and initiatives set by the department and applicable professional organizations.
o Meets established educational requirements of the position and strive to continue education as appropriate. Maintains own competency.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Associate or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited school required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
· Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
· Current Florida Registered Nurse license required.
· Required Certifications per Department:
Department Required certifications:
PEDS
BLS, PALS
NICU
BLS, NRP,
CRITIAL CARE
BLS, ACLS
OB
BLS, ACLS, NRP
MEDICAL SURGICAL UNITS (SNU, MCU)
BLS, ACLS
REHAB
BLS, ACLS
CRITICAL CARE UNITS (ICU, CVICU)
BLS, ACLS
PROGRESSIVE CARE (CVSD, MPCU, SPCU)
BLS, ACLS
EMERGENCY
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Nursing
Organization: AdventHealth Fish Memorial
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 3 - Night
Req ID: 24034236
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.