Assistant Nurse Manager, ICU, Full-time Nights, VOLOL Camden

Summary:

\n Assists Nurse Director / Manager in the coordination of the clinical/business activities on the units so that optimum quality of patient care is delivered in a cost-effective manner.

\n Promotes independent decision making and accountability.

\n Evaluates existing programs and takes strategic approach to creative solutions and change.

\n Promotes a climate for effective performance.

Position Responsibilities:

\n • Assists Nurse Director / Manager in overall manager/leadership responsibilities for assigned department.

\n • Assist with coaching and counseling employees to maintain high performance standards, and provides input into performance evaluations. Delegates tasks as appropriate based upon patient need and staff qualifications.

\n • Maintains day to day operations, including items such as bed flow; where applicable, patient rounding, collaborating with other departments, chart checks, and clinical support. Models appropriate behaviors to support customer satisfaction.

\n • Demonstrates and promotes fiscal responsibility.

\n • Assists with coordinating inventory consignment and purchasing contracts, billing process/issues and report generating when appropriate.

\n • Assists with managing staff levels by implementation and coordination of unit staffing for nursing care.

\n • Monitors quality metrics and facilitates performance improvement activities, by reviewing charts, and coaching staff appropriately.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

\n 2 years recent clinical/cath lab experience required.

\n Broad knowledge of nursing practice and ability to apply specific skills in nursing intervention.

\n Competency in management and leadership skills.

Required Education:

\n Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.

\n BSN preferred in related field.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

\n Current NJ RN license, BLS.

\n Appropriate certification as required by specialty or regulatory agency.

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