Assistant Nurse Manager Nursing Med/Surg
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Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John's has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its' commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals' vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered Professional Nurse responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care on an individual unit. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager utilizes the nursing process in evaluating and assessing the nursing needs of patients. Demonstrates awareness of nursing skills, ability and classification of staff and prepares appropriate patient assignments. Consults and collaborates with other health team members to coordinate and maximize the quality of patient care. Promotes customer satisfaction and assumes role of patient advocate. Supports and participates in the orientation of new personnel to the unit. Assigns unit staff to breaks and replaces nurses during breaks when necessary. Identifies the learning needs of nursing staff in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and the Staff Development Instructor and organizes in-service programs for staff to facilitate introduction of current trends in clinical practice. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager makes effective recommendations for hiring, firing, and performance appraisals for nursing staff. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager provides staff counseling and direction for professional growth and positive behavior changes. Acts as a resource to unit staff and/or networks with alternate sources of expertise to meet patient and/or unit needs. Develops and monitors guidelines and utilizes data obtained to monitor compliance with patient care standards. Identifies, investigates and reports patient/environmental safety factors in collaboration with the Hospital Risk Manager. Communicates pertinent patient and administrative information to other shifts. Maintains adequate levels of supplies, assures the availability of emergency equipment and sees that equipment is maintained in proper working condition. Participates in the development and implementation of unit policies and procedures and guidelines. Provides input into the development of new and/or expanded programs.

Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years experience as a staff Nurse. Licensed and currently registered under the laws of the State of New York as a Nurse. 3+ years of Nursing Supervisory experience with good organizational and communication skills. BSN degree or national professional certification preferred.