ASSOCIATE NURSE MANAGER (RN)

JOB SUMMARY

The associate nurse manager, in collaboration with the nurse manager, leads frontline nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.

The associate nurse manager coaches and guides nursing staff in the implementation of action plans to achieve organizational goals of quality, efficiency, and excellence in practice.

Adoption of innovative nursing practices based on evidence

Effective two-way communication and problem-solving at the unit and organizational level

Collaborates with the nurse manager to complete the recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of nursing staff

• Ensure nursing staff compliance with the following;
• Professional development
• Adherence to nursing standards of practice
• Regulatory standards
• ANA Code of Ethics
• Peer reviews
• Organizational and unit policies
• Mandatory education
• Infection control practice
• Scheduling processes and procedures
• I CARE standards of behavior.

Collaborates with the nurse manager on budget development, utilization, evaluation, and adjustment Maintenance of a healthy work environment utilizing the principles of just culture , which neither holds the nurse accountable for system failures nor tolerates reckless behavior.

Provides input into the evaluation and evaluates clinical nurses as assigned Mentors charge nurses, and clinical nurses Implement changes in nursing practice and / or patient care through shared governance Patient and employee rounding in collaboration with the nurse manager In the absence of the nurse manager, the associate nurse manager assumes the nurse manager responsibilities This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Corporate Services, ICARE standards, adherence to the Code of Conduct, organization policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Administration and Code of Ethics for Nurses. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education / Training / Experience :
• REQUIRED : Graduate of an RN School of Nursing Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelor of Science in Nursing Previous leadership related experience
• PREFERRED : NONE
• License / Certifications / Special Requirements : Possesses current state RN license. Maintain current BLS Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse License.

National Nursing Leadership Certification (when eligible). ACLS (within 6 months of hire) Preferred : Related Nursing Specialty Certification

Pay Status : EXEMPT

EEO Statement : Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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