Assistant Nurse Manager Nights Medical Surgical Step Down

Overview

Assistant Nurse Manager Nights Medical Surgical Step Down - (844452)

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree;
  Graduate of an accredited Nursing program
• Experience
  3 years experience as an RN
• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) Registered Nurse and (
  BLS) Basic Life Support course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA); (
  ACLS-ADV) ACLS-ADV course accredited by AHA;
  Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care; (NLC) Nursing Licensure Compact – BNE or Current Texas license

• Demonstrate continuous performance improvement in targeted areas of responsibility in alignment with the overall annual Hospital performance improvement targets.
• Meet or exceed financial goals and objectives of the department.
• Directly supervise and evaluate the provision of patient care by other personnel assigned to the unit. Make daily patient rounds. Conduct random chart audits. Teach and mentor other nursing and ancillary personnel.
• Manage staff to meet established productivity targets. Review staffing/nursing assignments and revise as necessary to meet patient needs on a shift-by-shift basis. Coordinate staffing with Central Staffing Office/House Supervisor. Make ongoing staffing changes based on census and patient acuity to ensure safe delivery of care.
• Collaborate with staff to resolve issues, use the chain of command for escalations, advocate for patients and staff to ensure safe delivery of care and a safe environment of care.
• Provide coverage during staffing shortages as needed.
• Provide timely, confidential coaching and follow up with reports to Unit Manager and Assistant Manager. Promote and support professional growth of staff and engage in unit activities, patient care decisions, hospital committees, and continuing education.
• Ensure event reporting (RL Solutions), verify staff competency in reporting, investigate events, and notify leadership for high-risk situations.
• Participate in patient care conferences and work with the team to improve patient satisfaction and discharge efficiency, aiming for timely discharge from orders written.
• Collect information and maintain records for performance contributions; participate in annual performance reviews and orientation evaluations for unit staff.
• Coordinate self-scheduling to maintain unit coverage; maintain Kronos records and monitor for trends requiring intervention (e.g., late clock-ins, overtime, missed punches).
• Oversee inventory control of equipment and supplies; ensure timely return of rented/borrowed equipment; solicit staff input on equipment needs.
• Assist with staff meetings, projects, and performance improvement activities; communicate data and solicit input on performance and quality improvement (patient safety, infection control); participate in hospital work groups.

• PPO medical plan, available day one for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare (no copay)
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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• Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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