Assistant Nurse Manager - Days - PCU - Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee daily operations within a clinical setting. This role focuses on ensuring quality patient care, managing staffing needs, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to compliance with healthcare standards. Join a team that values excellence and innovation in patient care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community's health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.
• Maintains current RN license in Florida and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staffing needs and evaluates team member performance.
• Assists in patient care delivery and compliance with physician orders.
• Advocates for nursing staff and manages human resources functions.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Clinical Evaluation

Staff Management

Regulatory Compliance

Effective Communication

Education

Diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing

Job description

Position Summary

Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida

Department: PCU

Shift: Days Position: Assistant Nurse Manager

Responsible for the day to day operations within the clinical setting to ensure delivery of quality service and optimal patient flow.

This unit will include Bariatrics and Oncology Services

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage on a daily basis to meet patient care requirements.
• Assists with the clinical evaluation of team members, completes written clinical performance evaluations and conducts timely team member assessments.
• Participates in the hiring and evaluation of potential team members.
• Monitors compliance with certifications, licenses and required education for team members.
• Assists in the coordination and participates in the delivery of patient care ensuring compliance with physician orders and established policies, procedures and standards of practice.
• Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.
• Interfaces with patients and families to provide instruction, promote participation in patient care and to coordinate nursing activities.
• Plans and evaluates compliance with organizational, regulatory policies and procedures.
• Designs, implements and evaluates nursing models to improve the quality of service.
• Utilizes evidenced based, quality clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research, organizational and national practice standards.
• Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups.
• Embraces, communicates and promotes change.
• Utilizes effective fiscal management skills with financial resources.
• Contributes to the strategic and financial planning of the unit/department.
• Cultivates exemplary customer service throughout the unit/department.
• Facilitates and supports team member involvement in professional and organizational activities.
• Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations.
• Identifies issues arising from individual differences and develops awareness of those issues in nursing staff, medical staff and other health care providers.
• Advocates on behalf of the nursing staff to represent the concerns of patients, families and staff.
• Holds self and others accountable to Orlando Health’s mission, vision and values.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the nursing operations manager or designee.
• Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Knowledge of risk management concepts
• Participates in Process Improvement activities as assigned
• Able to interpret the appropriate information need to identif each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs and to provide nursing care needed as described in the unit/department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current RN license in the State of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS; as determined by specialty area ACLS, PALS, NALS, or TNCC is required.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.