Assistant Patient Care Manager: Lead & Elevate Care

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking an Assistant Patient Care Manager in Palo Alto, CA for rotating 10-hour shifts. You will assist in clinical management, staff supervision, and administrative coordination to support patient care units.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing, RN licensure, and at least two years of related experience. Strong leadership and collaboration with the Patient Care Manager are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience required.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff; supervises the provision of quality, therapeutic and cost-effective patient care in accordance with standards of practice, hospital protocols, policies and procedures, and desired patient outcomes.
• Assists Patient Care Manager in administrative/management functions and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Patient Care Manager as delegated and/or in the case of absence.
• Coordinates and directs the unit(s) patient care operations for an assigned shift, acting on behalf of the Patient Care Manager.
• Facilitates orientation, training and ongoing staff development; assists in coaching, developing and corrective action of personnel as appropriate; participates in ongoing and annual evaluation of employee performance.
• Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes to facilitate smooth workflow and desired outcomes on the patient care unit(s).
• Interprets to staff the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the unit(s), department, and organization; communicates expectations and monitors staff performance.
• Participates in unit goal and program planning, development, and evaluation of programs and special projects as assigned; participates in and supports continuous quality, process, and performance improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level.
• Provides competent and compassionate patient care (appropriate to age and condition of the patient), serving as a role model and mentor; and assists with unit workload.
• Serves as a liaison to the Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking an Assistant Patient Care Manager in Palo Alto, CA for rotating 10-hour shifts. You will assist in clinical management, staff supervision, and administrative coordination to support patient care units.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing, RN licensure, and at least two years of related experience. Strong leadership and collaboration with the Patient Care Manager are essential.