ANM Acute Care - Obstetric Inpatient Unit - Bassett Healthcare

Overview:

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients?  Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.  We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. 

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides management assistance on an assigned shift and is accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process. The ANM assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient needs at the expert level. The ANM contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork, assures that the care provided is consistent with applicable standards, regulations, statutes and state and federal law, and provides leadership to department staff, serving as a resource and mentor. The ANM assists the Nurse Manager with elements of planning, organizing, controlling, climate setting, leadership, and operational duties.

• Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings at an expert level consistent with experience and educational preparation.
• Collects, analyzes, and records relevant patient health data accurately.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of identified goals.
• Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards.
• Enters accurate documentation of all patient care activities.
• Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs, RNs and support personnel.
• Effectively precepts new staff members or students.
• Acts effectively as charge nurse or group leader.
• Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care.
• Assists the Nurse Manager with elements of planning, organizing, controlling, climate setting, leadership, performance improvement, customer satisfaction, people development, professional growth, and unit profitability.
• Participates in gathering data, designing, planning, and implementing programs.
• Assists with resource and productivity issues according to established department procedures.
• Participates or leads committees as directed by the Nurse Manager, as noted in portfolio review.
• Plans and implements selected remedial actions for individuals and/or the unit with objectivity and expertise.
• Responds to and acts on budgetary issues.
• Assists with achieving Operating Performance Standards as described and reviewed by the Nurse Manager
• Monitors activities and performance of selected staff with objectivity and expertise, as reviewed with the Nurse Manager.
• Completes Performance Appraisals for selected unit staff, as observed by the Nurse Manager.
• Engages in timely communication with management team and staff using acceptable communication techniques.
• Serves in own community as a fitting representative of Bassett Healthcare as described in portfolio and reviewed by Nurse Manager.
• Communicates performance issues to management team with objectivity and expertise.
• Responds to customer feedback within acceptable timeframe.
• Demonstrates daily involvement with selected staff to monitor professional development, identify educational and developmental needs, provide coaching and mentoring where indicated.
• After voicing opinion and working towards consensus, aligns with the Nurse Manager’s decisions and provides a positive attitude with staff.
• Advocates for patients to ensure the care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures.
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
• Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor
• Participates in 19-24 hours of education activity related to job function annually.
• Develops and evaluates systems for orienting new staff and students.
• Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability.
• Designs and coordinates PI initiatives demonstrating good organizing skills and follow-through.
• Contributes to the body of nursing knowledge through use of research and participation in professional practice committees and organizations.
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Qualifications:

Education/Qualifications:

• 2 year/Associate degree in Nursing required
• 4 year/Bachelor degree from an accredited Baccalaureate Professional Nursing program is preferred  

Experience:

• 2 years experience in practice area required
• Previous experience in charge nurse or leadership role is required.  

Licensure/Certificates:

• Current NYS licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Specialty areas may require PALS, ACLS or additional certifications. 
• National Certifications based on area of practice preferred

Skills:

• Analysis & Evaluation
• Clinical Skills
• Leadership
• Multi-Tasking
• Team Building
• Training
• Maintain Confidentiality

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping
• Frequent grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color/depth/perception), walking 

Hazards:

• Occasional chemical, electrical
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy

Working conditions:

• Occasional dust, fumes
• Frequent noise, gases, odors

Benefits:
Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits and more…

Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Total Rewards:

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:  

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match 
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only):Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.Min:USD $43.93/Hr.Max:USD $65.89/Hr.EEO Statement (Text Only):We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.