Assistant Nurse Manager (Advanced Care Clinic)

Job Summary:

The Assistant Nurse Manager will partner with an assigned Nurse Manager to provide oversight for patient care and nursing services on their assigned unit and shift. This includes promotion of quality evidence-based care and patient satisfaction in a fiscally responsive manner.

Assistant Nurse Managers will work 2 x 12-hour shifts as Charge RN, and 2 x 8-hour shifts in an administration role at the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Hospital. 

Job Duties:

·        Directly supervises and evaluates the provision of patient care by other personnel assigned to the unit.

·        Makes daily patient rounds and completes random chart audits.

·        Utilizes opportunities to teach and mentor other nursing and ancillary personnel.

·        Manages staff to meet established productivity targets as appropriate. Reviews staffing/nursing assignments and revises as necessary to meet the specific needs of the patients on a shift-by-shift basis.

·        Coordinates staffing with Central Staffing Office/House Supervisor. Makes ongoing changes to staffing as determined by fluctuations in census and patient acuity, to assure safe delivery of care.

·        Role models pro-active problem solving by collaborating with staff to ensure effective resolution of identified issues.

·        Utilizes chain of command for unresolved or escalating issues and advocates for patients and staff to provide for safe delivery of care and/or a safe environment of care.

·        Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to provide coverage during shifts when staffing crisis/shortage occurs.

·        Provides timely, confidential coaching and/or counseling of nursing personnel as appropriate and follows up with accurate reports to Unit Manager.

·        Promotes and enthusiastically supports professional growth of staff by providing equal opportunities for participation in unit-based activities, patient care/unit decisions, hospital committees, and/or continuing education.

·        Responsible for maintaining/improving/implementing plans for employee engagement scores.

·        Assures first person reporting of events through Event Reporting System. Ensures all staff are competent in entering event reports and serves as a resource when necessary. Investigates facts of event reports. Facilitates timely receipt of these reports for follow-up by the Unit Manager and notifies Nurse Manager/Risk Manager immediately of high-risk situations.

·        Actively participates in routine and special patient care conferences.

·        Responsible for maintaining/improving/implementing plans for patient satisfaction survey scores.

·        Works with Unit Manager, Care Management/Coordination, Physicians, Nurse Navigators, and other disciplines to streamline discharge of patients and achieve goals for discharge efficiency.

·        Collects information and maintains records regarding performance and contributions on an ongoing basis throughout the fiscal year. Provides input and/or conducts annual performance reviews and orientation evaluation of personnel assigned to the unit.

·        Coordinates self-scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage for unit needs. Maintains daily attendance records, monitoring for trends that require intervention i.e., late clock-ins, incremental overtime, missed punches, etc.

·        Assumes delegated responsibility for inventory control of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and effective patient care. Facilitates timely return of rented or borrowed specialty equipment. Solicits staff input regarding equipment and supply needs for the unit.

·        Assists with staff meetings, special projects and the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities. Communicates data and solicits input from staff regarding performance and quality improvement i.e., patient safety, infection control.

·        Actively participates on hospital work groups.

·        Assists leadership in conducting accreditation readiness audits to assess compliance with standards.

·        Supports shared leadership structure and works collaboratively to accomplish goals and positively influence and support team members.

·        Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing

·        Three (3) years of RN experience with at least one (1) year experience in area of specialty and one (1) year in a charge nurse role.

·        Current Texas BON (or Compact State) RN license or Temporary Texas RN License.  Should receive permanent TX license within 90 days

·        American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 

·        ACLS required

·        PALS required

·        NIHSS  required 

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