Surgical Services Assistant Nurse Manager

• In addition to Position Description Registered Nurse

• Holds staff at all levels accountable for decisions and responsibility for quality patient care and hospital operations on respective shift.

• Provides clinical and administrative leadership on respective shift.

• Provides for continuity and supervision through appropriate delegation.

• Evaluates staff members on a regular basis, based on established standards and provides feedback to Managers regarding staff competency.

• Determines learning needs of staff and collaborates with Managers in coordination with Staff Development Coordinator to plan appropriate action.

• Provides appropriate follow-up to staff regarding quality care.

• Administers and enforces personnel policies and practices equitably.

• Provides for proper utilization of personnel based on assessed needs of the patient population and competencies and abilities of staff.

• Promotes cost containment through appropriate use of physical and material resources.

• Acts as a liaison to Hospital administration.

• Communicates with Vice President of Patient Care Services re: Identified needs; problems and follow up.

• In absence of Administration communicates with media when indicated, following established guidelines.

• Responsible to communicate significant events to Administration, (President, Vice President of Patient Care Services)

• Interacts/communicates with all departments as appropriate.

• Provides counseling and disciplining of staff as required and follow through with Managers.

• Participates as an active member of the Nursing Management Committee and other committees as appropriate.

• Investigates patient/visitor/employee incidents.

Education:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.

• Current unrestricted license as an RN in the State of Vermont.

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or related field desirable.

Experience:

• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical competence in clinical areas of responsibility.

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership.

• Active participation in continuing education and committee process.

• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.

• Professional appearance.

• Satisfactory references.

• Vision in planning and adaptability to change.