Assistant Nurse Manager Operating Room, Morristown Medical Center

Job Description

Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team. Administrative oversight of the department.

• Job Function 01. Able to provide direct care and function. Able to troubleshoot independently, and proactively knowing when to ask for assistance. Facilitates resolutions to complex patient and or family situations (i.e., referrals to physician, Social Work, Pastoral Care, etc.). Utilizes the escalating medical notification when needed. Able to act as advocate to patients.

• Job Function 02. Coordinates with Director/Manager in maintaining a safe environment of care. Criteria:
  Assists in maintaining a therapeutic safe unit in accordance with regulatory bodies, such as the Joint Commission, etc.

• Job Function 03. Collaborates with the Director/Manager in areas of daily operational and strategic needs. Anticipates the needs for staff efficiency according to volume variations.

• Job Function 04. Collaborates with the Director/Manager in areas of daily operational and strategic needs. Anticipates the needs for staff efficiency according to volume variations.

• Job Function 05. Actively interfaces & assists in maintaining a collaborative relationship and open communication between physicians, team members, management, administration, and other units and programs. Represents the Unit Manager/Director when providing on‑shift leadership and coordination to meet the immediate and changing needs of all customers. Able to demonstrate ability/knowledge of problem solving in complex situations.

• pJob Function 06. Coordinates with Director/Manager in maintaining unit fiscal management. Criteria:
  Works with staff to assist Director/Manager in ensuring that budget monitoring processes are in place and that appropriate action plans are implemented and adhered to. Communicates with Director/Manager regarding ways to reduce and control expenses, as well as to enhance revenues. In the absence of the Director/Manager, posts and/or approves payroll. Coordinates the ordering of needed supplies with unit associate and notifies the Director/Manager when appropriate.
  
  Acts as resource to all staff to troubleshoot and maintain unit equipment. Able to assume super‑user status when implementing new processes/equipment.

• Job Function 07. Participates in Performance Improvement. Identifies processes, which are in need of change and refers them to the appropriate person. Assists in the development and implementation of the unit‑based Performance Improvement Program. Incorporates the evidence‑based practice and performance improvement philosophies in all actions. Supports, implements, promotes, and coordinates projects and programs.

• Job Function 08. Monitors, guides, supports and directs staff as indicated to achieve unit based and organizational goals including hospital associated conditions (HAC) and patient experience.

• Job Function 09. Assumes shared responsibility in annual performance appraisals of unit personnel. Criteria:
  Shares responsibility for writing and conducting staff Performance Appraisals as directed by the Director/Manager. Provides recommendation and documentation to Director/Manager concerning the hiring, termination and promotions of staff members as well as monitoring, identifying and counseling personnel in job‑related issues utilizing the progressive disciplinary process. Acts as a positive role model for staff by maintaining a neat and professional appearance and promoting professional nursing practice.
  
  Provides clinical and behavioral guidance to staff as the situation arises. As part of the annual performance appraisal process, submits a list of year end accomplishments as well as goals that are reviewed and mutually agreed upon for the coming year.

• Job Function 10. In collaboration with the leadership team, participates in the development and recruitment of team members. Meets regulatory, licensure, annual competency and mandatory requirements. Strives to grow through continuous professional development and participation in various committees. Maintains professional competency through participation in continuing education. Participates in performance improvement/patient safety…