Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - Nights

methodisthealthsystem; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in leading a unit with a focus on clinical quality, safety, and patient service. The role blends leadership with hands-on nursing, acting as staff nurse when needed and driving standard of care.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory readiness and performance improvement, and help advance the system's mission in Dallas.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• 3 years of nursing experience required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• National certification in specialty area or will obtain within one year or minimal amount of time that requirements can be met.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Skills

Coaching/mentoring

Computer literacy

Communication (written)

Problem solving

Team player

Adaptability

Policies knowledge

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Work Shift

8X5 Night (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Summary

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding nursing position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) role is to assist the Nurse Manager in achieving an environment of excellence in clinical quality, safety, and service. Supports the Vision, Values, Mission, and Strategic Plans of MHS. Functions as a staff nurse and/or relief charge nurse as needed on his/her assigned unit. Assumes a nursing leadership role as delegated by the Nurse Manager.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• 3 years of nursing experience required
• Current CPR certification required
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas
• National certification in specialty area or will obtain within one year or minimal amount of time that requirements can be met

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

• Coaching/mentoring skills
• Computer literate and knowledgeable of varied software, knowledge of general keyboarding principles, willing to learn more advanced computer skills
• Consistently follows the Standards of Behavior set by the Methodist Health System
• Demonstrates ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking
• Fair and consistent in actions
• Handles confidential material and information appropriately
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards
• Passion for quality, safety, and service
• Positive attitude and approach
• Recognized own limitations and refers problems to an appropriate resource
• Self-directed, motivated with strong organizational skills
• Team player
• Understands the legal consequences of nursing actions and BNE regulations
• Work experience: 3 years

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Job Roles

• Consults and communicates with Nurse Manager
• In Collaboration with the Nurse Manager:
  • Coordinates hiring, training, evaluation/counseling and discharge of assigned unit staff
  • Participates in the planning and implementation of the unit budget
  • Facilitates the coordination of unit-based strategies for Patient Experience initiatives
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for clinical quality of the unit through routine surveillance to include, but not be limited to: regulatory compliance readiness, documentation (charting) and clinical aspects review with problem identification and resolution
  • Assumes responsibility for the coordination and facilitation of unit based education related to the nursing quality care (i.e., Core Measures, Hospital Acquired Conditions, clinical documentation, etc.)
  • Responsible for: day to day coaching and mentoring of the staff relative to the Assistant Nurse Manager role; being a role model, real-time feedback and counseling; and providing feedback to the Nurse Manager.
  • Special projects as delegated

Category B: Employee with Patient Care Impact

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Age-Specific Care Considerations

• Adults: 18+ years - 35 years
• Adults: 35+ years - 65 years
• Adults: 65+ years
• Children A: 18+ months - 3 years
• Children B: 3+ years - 5 years
• Children C: 5+ years - 12 years
• Children D: 12+ years - 18 years
• Infants: 0 - 18 months

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Factors (% of Time):

• 20 - Standing Stationary
• 60 - Standing/Moving About
• 15 - Sitting

The preceding is intended to describe the major requirements and the major duties which compromise the framework for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or requirements. Methodist Health System retains the discretion to add or change the job duties at any time.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas' best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

• Magnet -designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs