ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER (Surgery)

Description Assistant Nurse Manager

Position Summary Responsibilities include but are not limited to: supervision of personnel and coordination of the operational activities of a specific

nursing unit, basing decision-making on patient acuity, staff skills mix, and unit census for a 12-hour work shift. Directs the clinical

nursing care for patients on the assigned nursing unit. Demonstrates effective leadership skills, directing and participating with the nursing

care team, in the delivery of quality nursing care in a safe environment. Must respond to nursing personnel requests for actual patient

care assistance, and intervene as expert clinician, when necessary, to ensure quality patient outcomes and experience. Required to

conduct board rounds on each patient to ensure that patient and family needs are met. Manages performance of unit personnel. Under

the direction of the Department Director and Hospital Supervisor, provides administrative and clinical support in the provision of

quality patient care on the unit and shares in the financial management of the unit. Must maintain clinical competencies in unit, providing

direct patient care when necessary. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable

accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. Must participate in the Respiratory Protection

Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator. This is a non-union position. See Essential Job Functions.

Education POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education required qualifying for license as a registered nurse.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or allied health field preferred. If not possessed, required to initiate course of study towards degree

within 1 year of hire or transfer and complete degree within 5 years of hire or transfer. All staff currently in this position must enroll

in course of study for Bachelor's degree within 1 year and obtain it within 5 years of signing this job description.

Experience One year in a charge/relief charge position preferred.

Minimum of two years relevant clinical experience in acute care facility.

Licenses/Certificates Current California Registered Nurse License

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) required

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through AHA required

Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required

Additional Unit Specific Certification Requirements [ Emergency, Pre-Op, OR/PACU, and Endoscopy Department.]

Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate through AHA required

Additional Skills Basic knowledge of Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint )

Must be able to type and use a computer keyboard.

Must be able to open and respond to emails.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with physicians, medical center leadership, clinicians, and

vendors

Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to function in a fast paced environment with strong attention to detail

Strong customer service orientation