Assistant Nurse Manager

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Stow
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Provides direction and support to the unit staff and supervises admissions, conducts assessment of patient's needs, and initiates nursing care plans.
• Evaluates and documents patient progress.
• Facilitates the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of nursing programs, initiatives and objectives for the unit.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to insure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit. Serves as a liaison between the manager, staff and other areas within the organization.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.
• Prepares schedule of work assignments assuring adequate coverage.
• Participates in and supports quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives.
• Participates in department and committees as assigned.
• Assists in orienting new personnel, continuing education and in-service educational programs.
• Other duties as assigned.Education:
  • Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
  • Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills; good oral, written and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and organization skills.Certifications:
    • Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
    • If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment.
    • ONS Chemo/Bio course complete within 2 years of employment if employed on units inpatient and/or outpatient where chemo is administered. If in an Adult/Combined EDs, ACLS upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
    • If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
    • In Dedicated Trauma Centers, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC - adult) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC - pediatric) upon hire or within 24 months of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
    • Vascular Access Registered Nurse (VARN) program attendance required and obtains either a Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) certification upon hire or within a year of hire in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) areas.Complexity of Work:
      • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
      • Must be able to work in a stressful environment.Work Experience:
        • Minimum two year recent clinical nurse experience required.Physical Requirements:
          • Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
          • Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
          • Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Personal Protective Equipment:
            • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Shift Variances: 3p-3a, 7p-7a, 11p-7a, 3a-1p, 11p-11a
              
              Supports the nurse manager with the supervision of RN staff and other assigned nursing support personnel.

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