Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU

Default Brand; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401K match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Default Brand is looking for an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) in Norwalk, Ohio. This role includes serving as the administrative resource lead, managing nursing compliance, and ensuring quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, ACLS certification, and at least four years of clinical nursing experience. The position emphasizes leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of current clinical nursing experience in a hospital environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal skills, clinical expertise.
• Knowledge of patient rights and commitment to quality care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department manager for daily department management.
• Manage compliance with regulatory policies for patient services.
• Oversee performance improvement programs in nursing care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Nursing expertise

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

BSN or equivalent preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification preferred

Job description

Perks of working at Fisher‑Titus

• Hours of Work: ICU 2nd shift varied shifts
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

General Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) serves as the administrative resource lead within the department for interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures for the department. They will collaborate with the department manager to direct and assist staff in problem resolution and daily department management. The ANM will collaborate with the department manager for supervisory role of direct reports, sharing responsibility for effective communication horizontally and vertically within the organization. Communicate with patients and families as needed. The ANM implements and evaluates ongoing service programs that ensure quality nursing and patient care, consistent with Fisher‑Titus' mission, vision, and values.

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• BSN or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of four years of current clinical nursing experience in a hospital environment in which leadership, interpersonal skills, clinical expertise, and professional creativity has been demonstrated.
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification preferred
• Two years of critical care experience preferred

Essential Functions

Defines standards of department nursing care utilizing evidence‑based practices and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.

Manages compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policy for patient services, environment, and personnel safety.

Oversees performance improvement program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.

Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting service and implements solutions with follow through.

Actively participates in service, departmental, and hospital‑wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those represented.

Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff.

Manage human resources to assure quality services and promote positive employee relations.

Coaches direct reports by providing feedback, giving constructive critique of work, facilitating the development of problem solving and decision‑making skills, and documents their job performance annually.

Follows progressive corrective action process in order to maintain productivity and/or performance standards.

Responsible for operational excellence of the department and ensures that the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Responsible for fiscal management of department, assures proper utilization of organizational resources.

Attains all agreed to goals and objective within specified time frames as part of the organization's overall mission.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Attends all required training and educational programs. Assesses need for personal growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need.

Working Conditions

• Stand/Walk – 6‑8 hrs
• Bend – Up to 1/3 of time
• Squat – up to 1/3 of time
• Climb – up to 1/3 of time
• Reach – Up to 1/3 of time
• Lift – Up to 1/3 of time
• Carry – up to 1/3 of time
• Push – up to 1/3 of time
• Pull – N/A
• Right Hand – Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Left Hand – Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time
• Body Fluid Exposure – Yes

Standards of Employment

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe their responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two‑way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe their responsibilities related to department safety and specific job‑related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements

• Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
• Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well‑being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
  • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
  • Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior

Communicates with Compassion – Every patient, Every time

• Engages in active listening skills
• Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
• Uses key words at key times
• Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
• Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
• Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
• Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
• Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
• Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care

Commitment to Safety – Every patient, Every time

• Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
• Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something

Delivering High Quality Care – Every patient, Every time

• Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
• Engages in practices that will continually improve processes
• Ability to grow and adapt
• Accountability
• Communication
• Leading and developing others
• Building relationships
• Business acumen and organizational finances (with emphasis on using available analytics, tools, and financial reporting to understand and effectively manage department operations)
• Strategy and implementation
• Managing change

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certification ACLS

Certification CPR

Registered Nurse

Preferred

Certification PALS

Equal Opportunity Employer

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