Assistant Nurse Manager; RN- PCS Wound and Ostomy

Overview

Assistant Nurse Managers are registered nurses who are responsible for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. The Assistant Nurse Manager must have a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and skills on which to base judgments and make decisions, organizing abilities to direct nursing tasks and operations, and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and the work of others.

The Assistant Nurse Manager accepts responsibility for, and is accountable for, their own nursing practice. The Assistant Nurse Manager seeks opportunities for learning and assumes responsibility for self-development. Three fundamental responsibilities for the role are planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit nursing activities.

The Assistant Nurse Manager identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. They direct and act as a resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promote compliance with policies. Primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, patient-centered care, which includes assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care;

delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. Autonomous nursing care is the ability to assess and provide nursing actions based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge, in alignment with the American Nurses’ Association Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is exercised within interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• CWON or WOCN certification or WCC and OMS combined
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• At least two (2) years of experience as a wound or ostomy RN
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated accountability and professionalism
• Ability to adapt to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, considering protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Master's Degree, or equivalent experience/training
• Supervisory experience

• 60% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 25% - Leadership and Management
• 5% - Nursing Research
• 5% - Quality
• 5% - Professional Development

The Wound and Ostomy Department is responsible for the care and education for staff and patients, working closely with the clinical lead of the Wound Program and the department manager. The department ensures customer service outcomes for wound and ostomy patient populations, while working within the respective team to ensure the care provided meets agency and regulatory standards and promotes quality patient care and efficient resource utilization.

This department reports to the Patient Care Services Quality and Safety Department.

• Salary or Pay Range: $58.57 - $124.47
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 27
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  NURSE SVC SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 006508
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8 hours M-F
• Location:
  
  Main Hospital (HSP
  001)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

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