Assistant Nurse Manager Medical Surgical

JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

UH Elyria Medical Center 11 Smythe is a 23 bed inpatient unit that provides care to surgical, medical, gastrointestinal, wound, end of life, and trauma patients.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE? Per UH’s own Dr. Pronovost I say the very business of health care is love. Our unit embraces that very thing! We invest in each other by supporting growth in our careers, personal lives and commitment to making the day better for our patients.

Position Summary

To maintain the nursing staff in all areas as well as to deliver safe efficient age specific nursing care to patient / families.

Essential Functions

• Routinely provide patient care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains employee records.
• Identifies needs for and provides Staff education / staff development.
• Participates in Discharge planning, community resource referrals, and education.
• Committee involvement, participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversees daily operations of unit / area in a cost-effective manner.
• Involved in Community outreach activities as pertinent Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients / customers and co-workers.
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
• Displays commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

ADN) Associate’s Degree in Nursing Required

BSN) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within 2 years of hire date Required or

MSN) Master’s Degree in Nursing within 2 years of hire date Required

Work Experience

1+ years clinical experience Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic. Required
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients / customers. Required
• Demonstrated ability to handle high pressure situations with professionalism and integrity. Required
• Knowledge of current technology and equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies Required
• PC and computer applications Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio Required and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in a specialty clinical area or leadership within 2 years required and
• ALS & PALS may be required based on area’s requirements Required
• in the State of Ohio Required and
• Required

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination Constantly

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LOCATION

UH Elyria Medical Center

For more than 110 years, UH Elyria Medical Center has served the health care needs of the residents of Lorain County and western Cuyahoga County.