Assistant Nurse Manager – Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU (TCV ICU)

• Supervises care provided by maintaining high visibility to patients/families and staff in the clinical area(s).
• Share accountability with manager for unit/department/organizational goals achievement including patient experience, team member engagement and continuous process improvement.
• Staff management to include recruitment, retention, coaching, training, evaluation and development, as well as preparation and delegation of work schedules and workflow.
• Under supervision from manager, participates in basic human resource functions.
• Provides managerial support as required. Develops implements and participates in Quality Improvement Processes activities. Works with members of the health care team in activities designed to improve patient care outcomes.
• Provides leadership and serves as a resource in the provision of patient care and unit activities. Assists staff in development of problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Maintains all records pertaining to the staff competency and quality audits and other related records.
• Serves as a professional role model, coach, and resource for employees. Participates actively in Nursing and/or hospital committees and work groups and assists in the development and implementation of the units shared governance model.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

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