Assistant Nurse Manager - Richmond, United States - VCU Health
Description
Medical Respiratory Intensive Care Unit is a 28 bed unit specializing in the care of patients with multisystem organ failure and complex pulmonary needs.
The latest advances in care delivery is given to our patients with sepsis, GI bleeds, DKA, oncological, acute kidney and liver dysfunction and acid-base and metabolic imbalances.
Through true collaborations with the professional team, the MRICU nurses translate EBP, Quality Improvement and Research into our clinical bedside practice, leading the way to advancing safe and quality care to all patientsThe Assistant Nurse Manager provides unit leadership and management under the guidance and direction of the Nurse Manager.
The Assistant Nurse Manager's responsibilities include human resources management; day-to-day unit operations; regulatory compliance and risk management; and financial stewardship.
The Assistant Nurse Manager oversees the planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of care provided to patients on the unit.
This role contributes to the unit's strategic planning and program development; monitors and evaluates the overall care provided to the patients; and maintains 24-hour responsibility for the unit.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent Experience
REQUIRED:
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience with at least one (1) year in a lead, charge or supervisory nursing role Experience
PREFERRED:
Experience in an academic medical center environment Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Education/training
REQUIRED:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing Education/training
PREFERRED:
Master's Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited program Certification in specialty area Independent action(s) required: All day-to-day operations of the unit and leadership of staff are handled independently.
Advice and guidance are sought from the Nurse Manager on an as needed situational basis and when there is a major impact on activities inside or outside the unit.
Has input into team member grievances and terminations and provides direction and feedback into the annual unit goals and budget.
Completes performance evaluations with final review by Nurse Manager.Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
All team members assigned to the nursing unit
Additional position requirements:
Requires frequent visibility on all shifts, including weekends to enhance team member communications and monitor team member performance
Age Specific groups served:
Based on unit assignment Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting lbs
Activities:
Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR