Assistant Nurse Manager - Pediatric Genetics, Plastics, and Physical Medicine Clinics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks an Assistant Manager, Patient Care Services to lead nursing staff and oversee patient care delivery. This direct supervisory role is part of the Nursing leadership team, driving clinical practice development, staffing, and accountability for outcomes in quality, service, and efficiency.

The position focuses on area leadership, problem solving for staff, patients and families, and coaching for high performance.

Qualifications

• Direct supervisory leadership in Nursing; oversees the assigned area and staff.
• Develops, implements and evaluates area-based clinical practice and staffing.
• Guides problem solving for staff, patients and families to promote high performance.

Responsibilities

• Under guidance of manager, implements area specific quality planned linked to the organizations goals.
• Develops, manages and evaluates area based on work team performance.
• Manages projects/on-going work activities (timelines, work plans, deliverables) and maintains alignment with strategic plan and vision.
• Acts as clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance/coaching to subordinates/peers.
• Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Operations Planning

People Management

Business Results

Quality Management

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization

CHOC Peds DOT Surgery Clinics

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager, Patient Care Services is a direct supervisory leadership role that is a key member of the Nursing leadership team. Leads staff members and actively participates in overall management of the area, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. Ensures the unit's optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop/lead the assigned staff. Provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. Under the guidance and direction of the manager, develops, implements and evaluates systems that promote cost effective quality patient care. .

Position Hours

Monday - Friday
Days

Department Summary

Monroe Carell offers nationally recognized, multidisciplinary care for children and families affected by genetic disorders, birth defects, developmental concerns, and complex physical disabilities. Through a family-centered approach, our expert teams provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, genetic counseling, advanced treatment options, and ongoing support. Pediatric specialists in genetics, plastic surgery, and physical medicine and rehabilitation collaborate to develop personalized care plans that help children achieve the highest possible level of function, independence, quality of life, and confidence. As a leader in clinical research and innovation, Monroe Carell brings the latest discoveries and treatment advances directly to patient care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under guidance of manager, implements area specific quality planned linked to the organizations goals.
• Develops, manages and evaluates area based on work team performance.
• Manages projects/on-going work activities (timelines, work plans, deliverables) and maintains alignment with strategic plan and vision.
• Acts as clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance/coaching to subordinates/peers within clinical specialty(ies).
• Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Operations Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Achieves results within budget. Competently handles multiple assignments simultaneously. Reshapes project during life-cycle evolution, if needed. Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units. Accepts changes to assignments with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Able to absorb changes to major assignments while maintaining a high level of performance. Uses available time efficiently. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.

People Management (Novice): Conducts performance reviews. Effectively delegates tasks to others. Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics, as well as professional development. Demonstrates team building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits, open communication and effective people relationships. Involves subordinates in decisions which affect them. Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others.

Business Results (Fundamental Awareness): Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. Demonstrates the ability to deliver products and services on time, within budget, and in accordance with organizational standards and goals. Continuously demonstrates a strong focus on quality. Responds effectively to customer or client needs. Recognizes incipient problems and communicates them to management.

Quality Management (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignme