Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - NICU Full Time Day

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) to coordinate patient care in the designated unit during shifts, applying nursing processes and evidence-based practices. The ACM leads interdisciplinary teams and ensures efficient patient flow, while aligning with ANA standards and hospital policies.

The role emphasizes autonomous clinical judgment, collaboration, and mentorship of staff, with responsibilities in hiring, performance reviews, and quality improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Recent NICU experience.
• Current RN licensure in Florida.
• National Certification in specialty within 2 years of hire.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• NRP certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Knowledge of health care delivery systems and nursing process.
• Knowledge of hospital information systems and patient care applications.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to lead change and develop solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assigns patient assignments to RNs, CNAs, Nurse Externs, and other team members.
• Prepares patient care assignments utilizing Relationship Based Care, considering total patients in delivery of care.
• Has independent authority to determine assignments based on nurse competencies, patient characteristics, locations, admissions and discharges.
• Participates in hiring, performance reviews and disciplinary processes of team members.
• Strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice per Florida Nursing Practice Act and department policies.
• Accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under direction.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes.
• Uses leadership techniques to encourage decision-making and provide insight in complex situations.
• Ensures information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and updated as needed.
• Enforces hospital policies and procedures.
• Serves on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

NICU experience

Florida RN licensure

National Certification in specialty

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

Healthcare delivery systems

Nursing process

Case coordination

Hospital information systems

Adult learning

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Change leadership

Written and verbal communication

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing BSN preferred.

Experience / Qualifications

• Recent Level II or level II NICU experience
• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
• National Certification in specialty within 2 years of date of hire
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• NRP certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Knowledge and familiarity with health care delivery systems, nursing process, and concepts of case coordination.
• Knowledge of computers, hospital information systems, and patient care applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize the principles of adult learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to participate on and/or lead teams effectively.
• Ability to develop solutions to problems, and to lead staff through the change process.
• Ability to articulate ideas and knowledge both verbally and in writing, in a concise manner.

Position Summary

The Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) coordinates the operations of the patient care area for the shift and manages the patient flow. The ACM applies nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care utilizing evidence based practices. The ACM practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights.

• Assigns patient assignments to RNs, C.N.A.s, Nurse Externs, and other team members to areas / units within the hospital.
• Prepares patientcare or geographic assignments utilizing Relationship Based Care, the total patients is considered in the delivery of care.

The ACM has independent authority to determine assignments on nurse competencies, patient characteristics, patient locations, anticipated admissions / discharges etc.

• Participates in the hiring process, performance reviews and disciplinary process of team members on respective unit.
• Strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. Ensures practice is in accordance with competency required for that area.
• This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self (or others who are under her/his direction). This is done through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives.
• The ACM provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. In managing patient care the ACM will take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.
• Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging the decision-making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations.
• Ensures that information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and changed as needed.
• Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures.
• Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders (both internal and external) in order to collaborate effectively within divisions and across boundaries. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Developing Talent

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by motivating, guiding, and facilitating cooperation within the department toward goal accomplishments. Can persuade others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation from others to gain genuine acceptance to accomplish "win-win" solutions.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

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