Associate Clinical Nurse Manager

Job DescriptionATLANTICAREROLE DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Associate Nurse ManagerJOB CODE:EXEMPT: XNON-EXEMPT:DATE:REVISED:POSITION SUMMARYThe Associate Nurse Manager ensures expert nursing care delivery supporting staff education, achievement of quality outcomes, evidence-based clinical practice, and leadership.The Associate Nurse Manager supervises their assigned team members in their daily activities to ensure the delivery of care according to established departmental policies and procedures. This position assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the assigned unit with the oversight of the Clinical Nurse Manager and in their absence. This role is broad in scope and requires the ability to work independently and apply a high degree of judgment.The Associate Nurse Manager serves as a key supportive leader on the unit to ensure the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit at the direction of the Clinical Manager. The Associate Nurse manger will also be responsible for the following:Will work in coordination with the Clinical Manager in coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.Will work in coordination with the Clinical Manager in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to achieve departmental objectives.Will work in coordination with the Clinical Manager in ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development.Acting as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, serving as a problem-solver and mediator for positive change; develops and maintains effective intra and interdepartmental relationships.This position establishes and maintains communication with physicians, patients and their families, and other professionals to promote mutual understanding of problems and plans of care.This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor's in nursing. Seeks to obtain nurse leader certification through AACN or AONL within 2 years. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. American Heart Association BLS required.EXPERIENCE: Meets qualifications as outlined for specialty (see chart). Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership skills required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.Associate Nurse ManagerPage 2ADVANCEDSPECIALITY EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION/REQUIREMENTSEmergency Room2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 2 years emergency room experience preferred.TNCC, ACLS, and PALS or ENPCEmergency Room City2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 2 years emergency room experience preferred.TNCC or ATCN PreferredACLS, and PALS or ENPC,Labor and Delivery2-4 years labor and delivery experience required.NALS requiredNeonatal Intensive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit2-4 years neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience required.NALS requiredMother/Baby Unit2-4 years mother/baby experience preferred.NALS requiredOperating RoomMinimum 1 year medical/surgical experience desired; 1-2 years operating room experience desired.CNOR preferredCritical Care2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred.ACLS requiredCCRN preferredMedical/Surgical1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred.NoneDialysis1-2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years dialysis experience preferred.ACLS preferred but not requiredPsychiatry1-2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years psychiatry experience preferred. Crisis intervention experience preferred for PIP.NonePediatrics1-2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years pediatric experience strongly preferred.PALS requiredRadiology2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 interventional experience preferred. Critical Care experience preferred.ACLS requiredAssociate Nurse ManagerPage 3ADVANCEDSPECIALITY EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION/REQUIREMENTSCath Lab1-2 years critical care, emergency room or telemetry experience required; 1 year cath-lab experience preferred.ACLS requiredTrauma2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years trauma experience preferred.ACLS, TNCC requiredOncology1 -2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Chemotherapy experience preferred.NoneEndoscopyMinimum 2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1 year telemetry experience preferred;1 year of Endo or O.R. experience preferred.ACLS is required, PALS and CCRN are preferred. CGRN preferred.Cardiac Diagnostic1 -2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred.ACLS is requiredCardiovascular ICU2-4 years critical care experience required.2-4 years cardiovascular ICU experience preferred.ACLS required; CCRN preferredIntermediate Care2-5 years telemetry experience required.ACLS requiredTelemetry1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred.ACLS preferredRadiation Oncology1-3 years oncology experience required.OCN preferredPACU/SDS1-3 years critical care experience preferred.ACLS required, PALS preferredPre-Admission Testing1-3 years medical/surgical experience required.NonePrenatal, Perinatology and Family Planning2-4 years experience in Women's Health inpatient/outpatient experience required.OB Certification preferredPractice Management1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred.NonePERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSDemonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.Associate Nurse ManagerPage 4WORK ENVIRONMENTPotential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, blood-borne pathogens, and potential injuryPhysical demands include but are not limited to consideration stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing heavy equipment and excessive standing and walking. Lifting approximately 25-50 lbs. frequently; lifting 50-10 lbs. with assistance occasionally. Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors.Essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPThis position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager as established and supervises the licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and patient care unit staff as assigned. This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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