Assistant Nurse Manager - Outpatient Rapid Observation Center - Sinai Hospital

Summary

Outpatient Rapid Observation Center (OROC) Assistant Nurse Manager

Join us at the forefront of patient care! Be part of the pioneering team launching our brand new rapid observation unit at Sinai Hospital.

You'll have the unique opportunity to shape the unit from the ground floor, influencing protocols and using cutting-edge technology.

This fast-paced environment offers diverse clinical experiences and the chance to develop your skills in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Advance your career with us and make a lasting impact on patient care!

About the unit :

• Newly constructed 19-bed closed observation unit focus on the following diagnoses :
• Chest pain, Syncope, COPD Astha Exacerbation, Pneumonia, TIA, UTI, AKI, Dizziness & Peripheral Vertigo, ESRD and Missed Dialysis, Cellulitis and Intractable Nausea and Vomiting.
• Plan of care focused on discharging patients safely with protocolized care pathways within 24 hours
• Increased nurse autonomy in facilitating care plan with support of Charge Nurse and Throughput Nurse
• Designated provider team (MDs / APPs) available with Care Management support

JOB SUMMARY :

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a supportive role to the unit Nurse Manager and staff. This role has 24 / 7 accountability with a focus on improving and sustaining positive patient outcomes, the patient experience, facilitating patient throughput, staff engagement, operations, fiscal and change management.

In addition, it will be a requirement for this individual to maintain basic nursing skills as required by his / her specialty.

The individual must demonstrate basic competence in clinical, ethical, and legal aspects surrounding the provision of patient care.

In the absence of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager will assume full oversight and responsibilities for their assigned unit / s.

Position is 50% clinical staffing and a 50% administration with ensuring successful unit and hospital clinical performance.

• Assist with ensuring successful unit and hospital clinical performance. Ability to identify gaps to improve and sustain clinical performance.
• Collaborates with nursing and other organizational leaders on initiatives to achieve and sustain HCAHPS and Press Ganey results that reflect the patient experience.
• Ensure timely patient throughput by identifying and removing barriers that prevent the facilitation of patient placements.
• Maintains competent in specialty area. Demonstrates proficiency in clinical / ethical / legal aspects surrounding the provision of patient care.

Assist with developing and setting strategic target plans for unit outcomes and other clinical initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with the Nurse Manager to build positive, productive working relationships with the staff ensuring that the staff are engaged and committed to the organizational strategic plan.
• Serves as our foundation for excellence by influencing our decisions and shaping our actions.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Valid RN License in the State of Maryland or Compact License (as applicable)
• 1-3 years of experience required
• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association
• PALS and ACLS Certification required within 6 months of hire

In addition to comprehensive health and retirement benefits, team members also enjoy :

b) retirement matching

• Tuition reimbursement
• Free parking
• Working for a nonprofit system with opportunities for Federal student loan forgiveness programs for those who qualify
• Home-buying assistance
• Wellness incentives...and more!

About Sinai Hospital :

Sinai Hospital houses a Level 2 Trauma Center, a busy emergency department with specialized centers, and a range of services spanning cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and more.

True to their Jewish heritage, Sinai Hospital emphasizes serving the greater Baltimore community, providing compassionate and high-quality healthcare to all.

About LifeBridge Health

With five acute care centers and nearly locations throughout the region, millions of patients and their families have trusted LifeBridge Health with their health for over one hundred and fifty years.

We deliver innovative, high-quality care centered on improving patient health and champion preventive services, educational programs and wellness offerings to the people of Greater Baltimore and across the state of Maryland.

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