Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU

Fisher Titus Medical Center; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/2nd shift ICU

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Fisher-Titus seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead a nursing unit, drive standards of care, and collaborate with the department manager to supervise staff and ensure quality patient care. The role emphasizes problem-solving, staff development, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

The ANM will participate in service improvement, communicate across teams, and support fiscal and operations goals in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure.
• BSN or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of hospital nursing experience with leadership, interpersonal, clinical, and creativity demonstrated.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defines standards of nursing care and develops processes to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices and policies.
• Manages compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policy for patient services, environment and personnel safety.
• Oversees performance improvement programs and monitors key aspects of care.
• Identifies real or potential problems and implements timely solutions.
• Participates in department, hospital-wide and service committees and communicates outcomes.
• Coaches staff, provides feedback, and documents performance evaluations annually.
• Manages human resources to ensure quality service and positive employee relations.
• Follows progressive corrective actions to maintain productivity and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Clinical expertise

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

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!

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promoteslifelong health and wellness for our community

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 his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photoidentification 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 his or her 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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