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Asst Mgr Nursing Services

Job Summary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BSN Required - MSN Preferred

Progressively more responsible experience in the clinical area required. Previous leadership experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

ACLS Certification within 1 year of hire

Certification in specialty area of practice is desirable

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Key Competencies and Skills

* Ability to direct others and negotiate for desired results.

* Ability to work well as part of the leadership team.

* Demonstrates decision-making and problem solving skills

* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Clinical competency in specialty area

* Demonstrates ability using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

* Professional role model behavior required.

Essential Duties

* Assists the Manager in the development of the vision, goals and objectives for the unit and assumes accountability for the achievement of same.

* Manages the department’s day-to-day-operations, including practice standards, staffing, education and quality improvement.

* Works in collaboration with manager in hiring process and termination as appropriate.

* Administers corrective action up to termination with assistance of Manager as needed.

* Manages payroll and timekeeping records for unit employees.

* Maintains employee files, including PAA’s and Leave of Absence documentation.

* Administers annual discussions.

* Accountable for clinical performance of direct reports.

* Represents the unit at meetings.

* Participates in the budgeting process and has intermediate accountability for the unit budget.

* Accountable for department efficiencies and the appropriate utilization of resources.

* Actively supports and provides leadership in unit Quality Assurance and Education programs.

* Maintains own professional growth, demonstrates awareness of new trends in practice, analyzes those trends for applicability to the unit, shares new information with others, and participates in appropriate educational offerings.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Reports To

Reports to a Manager of Nursing Services.

Organizational Expectations

• Models Munson Healthcare’s Purpose – We Improve Lives

• Embraces and supports the Munson Healthcare Alignment Framework including our Purpose, Mission, Vision, Values, True North Goals, Strategic Vision and Goals, and Operating System.

• Promotes personal and patient safety.

• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.