Assistant Nurse Manager - Sacramento, United States - UC Davis Health

UC Davis Health

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Sacramento, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Job Summary

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 the responsibility for, and is accountable for, his/her own nursing practice. The Assistant Nurse Manager also seeks out and pursues opportunities for learning and assumes responsibility for their own self-development. Registered nurses must be knowledgeable and skillful in performing the Assistant Nurse Manager role. A registered nurse who assumes the role of Assistant Nurse Manager also assumes the responsibility inherent to the role. Three fundamental responsibilities for Assistant Nurse Manager include planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit nursing activities.

In addition, the Assistant Nurse Manager identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and 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 of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge.

The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with American Nurses' Association Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in acute care setting.
Minimum of one (1) year pediatrics nursing experience.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR Certification
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Experience in training and mentoring staff
Experience in managing multiple priorities involved with a patient care unit
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
Knowledge of current trends in nursing
Commitment to excellence in patient care
Effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
Knowledge of performance improvement and evidencebased practice
Basic computer skills
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients

Preferred Qualifications

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

Department Description

The Pediatric Unit on Davis 7 at UC Davis Children's Hospital consists of 36 acute care beds where children ages newborn through adolescents with a wide range of acute illnesses such as respiratory, trauma, surgical, orthopedic, inpatient rehabilitation, chronic diseases including renal failure, cardiology, gastrointestinal disease, neurological impairments, and hematology/oncology patients receive state of the art medical and nursing care.

The philosophy of family centered care is based upon the three key elements of respect, collaboration and support is practiced.

Position Information

Salary or

Pay Range:
$ $76.

63:

Salary Frequency:

Hourly:

Salary Grade: 26:

Payroll Title:

NURSE SVC SUPV 2:

Number of Positions: 1:

Appointment Type:

Career:

Percentage of Time: 90%:

Shift Hours: 18:4- 07:15:

Location: Main Hospital, Sacramento:

Union Representation:

No:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes:

Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our