Asst Nursing Mgr-UHSC OR

Job Detail

Job Title:

Asst Nursing Mgr-UHSC OR

Department:

81028-UConn Health Surgery Center-OR

Location:

Farmington

FTE%:

1

Shift

1

Search #:

2023-914

Closing Date:

Recruiter:

McNamara, Elizabeth

Additional Links:

UConn Health is searching for an Assistant Nursing Manager for the UConn Health Surgery Center Operating Room This position is responsible for providing guidance, managing the daily activities, administrative and clinical of the UHSC OR and supervising assigned personnel in the delivery of care and independently performing a full range of tasks in providing nursing care to assigned patients. The ANM collaborates with health care professionals in providing holistic patient care, consistent with the hospital’s mission.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:

Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability

Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)

Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members

Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas

State of the art facility and campus environments

Progressive leadership and educational development programs available

Schedule: Full time 40, hours per week, Monday-Friday, rotating 8hr shifts between 6:00 and 7:30 , minor holidays are required. 30 minute unpaid meal break (May float to the JDH Main OR 

Reporting Relationship:

The Assistant Nurse Manager works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager. Gain hands on leadership training in this desirable transition role.

Supervision Exercised:

Directs and manages the staff of the UConn Health Surgery Center Operating Room Supervises lower level employees as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administration.

Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and efficacious care within the structure of a collaborative health team.

Considerable knowledge of requirements by federal, state or regulatory bodies.

Considerable knowledge of effective workforce utilization.

Excellent interpersonal skill.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of general financial management.

Supervisory ability.

Considerable knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors’ Degree in Nursing

Candidates must possess and maintain a current license to practice nursing in the state of Connecticut

Supervisory or charge function responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Organizes, plans unit workflow and determines priorities; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of unit staff

Makes recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline and performance; conducts or assist in conducting performance evaluations

Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process

Maintains and promotes standards of nursing

Provides staff orientation, training and assistance

Provides corrective feedback to staff to support achievement of performance standards

Identifies staff development needs

Participates in interdisciplinary meetings regarding patient care implementation, outcomes and performance improvement activities

Makes recommendations on policies and standards

Prepares reports and correspondence

Performs individualized nursing assessments for assigned patient

Develops/updates care plans utilizing established standards of care which include physician prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease relate/therapy/personal needs

Organizes/coordinates patient care

Collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans

Participates in staff/patient care conferences

Performs related duties as required

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies

Direct nursing care involved, includes blood draws, implanted port access, flushing central lines, IV fluids, pain management.

Perform other related duties incidental to the job or as assigned

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