Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - Operating Room Full Time Evening

Jupiter Med; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Florida seeks an Assistant Clinical Manager to coordinate OR patient care, lead staff, and align practice with nursing standards.

Role focuses on staffing, scheduling, quality outcomes, and collaboration with surgeons, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Preferred - PALS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Specialty Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care in the Operating Room for the shift and manage patient flow.
• Assign team members to the Operating Room based on competencies.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the OR schedule and communications with Surgeons.
• Participate in hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes for ACM staff.
• Ensure quality outcomes and alignment with Nursing Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and evidence-based care.
• Foster leadership, change management, and staff development.

Skills

Florida RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification (preferred)

Leadership / supervisory

Communication

Team coordination

Education

RN licensure in Florida

BSN preferred

Tools

Hospital information systems

Nursing process

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
• 2 years Clinical Operating Room experience and 1 year Supervisory or Leadership

Experience / Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.

• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Preferred - PALS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Specialty Certification Preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity with health care delivery systems, nursing process, and concepts of case coordination.
• Knowledge of personal 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 coordinates the operations of the patient care area for the shift and manages the patient flow. The Assistant Clinical Manager 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 Assistant Clinical Manager practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the ANA Bill of Rights.

Assigns team members to the Operating Room

Manages the day-to-day operations of the operating room schedule

Communicates with Surgeons and their offices to facilitate the OR schedule

Prepares patient care assignments utilizing Relationship Based Care; the total patient 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 in the ACM respective unit.

Strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. Ensures that practice is in accordance with the required competency for that area.

This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by themselves (or others who are under their direction). This is done through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives. The ACM collaboratively provides care 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

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Acting Strategically

Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to suggest new or improved processes.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and across the organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect by being fair and consistent. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenge’s bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Holding Self and Others Accountable

Sets clear performance expectations and objectives for self and others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback when needed. Accepts responsibility and accountability.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis.
  • Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
  • TB/PPD Surveillance Program
  • Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).