Surgical Services Assistant Nurse Manager Apply Save Job Share Job Back

In addition to Position Description of Registered Nurse:

• Holds staff at all levels accountable for decisions and responsibility for quality patient care and hospital operations on respective shift.
• Provides clinical and administrative leadership on respective shift.
• Provides for continuity and supervision through appropriate delegation.
• Evaluates staff members on a regular basis, based on established standards and provides feedback to Managers regarding staff competency.
• Determines learning needs of staff and collaborates with Managers in coordination with Staff Development Coordinator to plan appropriate action.
• Provides appropriate follow-up to staff regarding quality care.
• Administers and enforces personnel policies and practices equitably.
• Provides for proper utilization of personnel based on assessed needs of the patient population and competencies and abilities of staff.
• Promotes cost containment through appropriate use of physical and material resources.
• Acts as a liaison to Hospital administration.
• Communicates with Vice President of Patient Care Services re:  Identified needs; problems and follow up.
• In absence of Administration communicates with media when indicated, following established guidelines.
• Responsible to communicate significant events to Administration, (President, Vice President of Patient Care Services)
• Interacts/communicates with all departments as appropriate.
• Provides counseling and disciplining of staff as required and follow through with Managers.
• Participates as an active member of the Nursing Management Committee and other committees as appropriate.
• Investigates patient/visitor/employee incidents.

Education: 

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current unrestricted license as an RN in the State of Vermont.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or related field desirable.

Experience: 

• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical competence in clinical areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership.
• Active participation in continuing education and committee process.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Professional appearance.
• Satisfactory references.
• Vision in planning and adaptability to change.

Category: Nursing Leadership
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: 115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753
Department: Porter - Surgical Services
Job Type: Regular
Primary Shift: Day
Hours:-
Hours per Week: 40
Weekend Needs: Other
Pay Rate:$45.97 - $68.95 per hour

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