Asst Mgr, Nursing Jobs

Job Summary: Key Job Responsibilities
Under the leadership of the Nurse Manager/Associate Director/Executive Director (Nurse Leader) the Assistant
Nurse Manager is responsible for coordinating the daily twenty-four (24) hour operations of assigned unit/area
patient care in order to provide high quality, individualized patient care in support of Medical Center
philosophies. The Assistant Nurse Manager functions as the Department Supervisor and an experienced and
proficient clinician, and assumes responsibility and accountability for the expert application of the nursing
process and the delivery of patient care. The Assistant Nurse Manager identifies and removes barriers to patient
flow in collaboration with organizational leaders and facilitates coordination of discharge planning and team
rounding as applicable. The Assistant Nurse Manager consistently demonstrates professional skills and abilities,
exemplary leadership and educational skills to direct and supervise the clinical performance of others, evaluates
the interventions and outcomes of care situations, demonstrates motivation and creativity, evaluates
opportunities for care enhancement at the departmental level, and serves as a catalyst for effective change
within Nursing at the department and institutional levels. The Assistant Nurse Manager shares their integrated
learning and knowledge, and assesses the educational needs of patients, family, and staff. In addition, the
Assistant Nurse Manager promotes, support, and is accountable for the achievement of departmental specific
patient safety goals.
The Assistant Nurse Manager ensures nursing staff on assigned unit(s) perform within their scope of
responsibility and duties, and ensures accountability at the facility, department and position levels, including
knowledge of required clinical/technical skills consistent with the Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, Joint Commission,
The Plan for Provision of Nursing Care, The Plan for Provision of Care to Patients, and other regulatory
requirements. Additional management responsibilities include compliance with the National Patient Safety Goals
supporting quality improvement and the clinical care delivery processes; staffing, scheduling, and retention of
staff; safety and quality management; and participation on unit practice council and TCAB. In conjunction with
the Nurse Leader, the Assistant Nurse Manager assists with all administrative processes applicable to assigned
unit(s), including human resources, assisting with unit based budgeting, evaluation of effectiveness of patient
care resources, staffing, quality improvement planning, strategic planning, and educational development
programs. The Assistant Nurse Manager supervises, mentors, and coaches staff and holds staff accountable for
development and professional growth of each employee he/she supervises, supports research, participates in
strategic planning, both long and short term, and assures patient advocacy. The Assistant Nurse Manager serves
as the operational and leadership resource to the staff; evaluates effectiveness of patient care resources. The
Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for managing staffing effectiveness including, but not limited to
accountability for overtime utilization on their unit, staff compliance with meal and rest breaks, staff attendance.
The Assistant Nurse Manager conducts performance evaluations and oversees the completion of skills and
competencies. In collaboration with the Nurse Leader, the Assistant Nurse Manager leads recruitment and
retention activities.

• Collaborates to identify and assess patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental

considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for
patients.

• Provides leadership in the delivery of patient care and nursing practices within assigned clinical unit(s).

Works with Nurse Management to address issues identified with regard to quality of care standards. Ensures
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
efficient quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements
and established organizational goals.

• Responsible for performance management, including supervising or developing action plans to support staff

development and improve performance.

• In collaboration with CNIV and/or Charge Nurse and Nurse Leaders, ensures adequate staffing and time

schedules are managed within budgetary standard. May authorize overtime or scheduling changes to fill
shifts as necessary.

• Assists in monitoring established performance improvement systems to measure fiscal compliance. Assists

the Nurse Leader with budget planning, staffing and scheduling, recruitment efforts internal/external to the
organization, monitors meal periods and rest breaks, tardiness, absenteeism, overtime and keeps Nurse
Manager informed of trends.

• Oversees documentation on direct and indirect patient care services for the safety, comfort, personal

hygiene, and protection of our patients.

• Coordinates the interdisciplinary team approach to discharge planning, including team rounding.
• Supervises the coordination of patient assignments based on staff competencies, including the delegation and

assignment patient care tasks and prioritization of workload, considering patient acuity, activity and available
resources.

• In collaboration with other members of management, oversees the completion by staff of mandatory

competencies to meet regulatory requirements, ensures on-going adherence, and monitors for compliance.

• Assists the Nurse Leader with the development of departmental goals, new hire evaluation process and

promotes inter/intra departmental collaboration. Assists Nurse Manager with the recruitment and retention
of staff, coaches and counsels staff, and facilitates staff meetings.

• Conducts timely peer review evaluations as it applies to the performance appraisal period and evaluation and

ongoing feedback.

• Actively participates and manages operations during emergency situations, including participation in disaster

preparedness.

• Effectively shares integrated learning/knowledge. Supports and/or represents department for organizational

initiatives through the participation in meetings, such as staff meetings, shared governance, quality
assurance meetings or committees, joint commission and related clinical forums.

• Assists in assessing the educational needs of staff, patient, and families; plans and coordinates with Nurse

Educator the educational classes required for the department. Validates, monitors and evaluates the
orientation process for new staff members. Coordinates with Nurse Leader to develop nursing knowledge and
practice through in-service and basic competency programs to meet regulatory requirements.

• Other duties as assigned, including special projects.