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Jackson Health System

Associate Nurse Manager, Trauma ICU, Full Time, Nights

Jackson Health System, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Associate Nurse Manager

The Associate Nurse Manager reports directly to the Nurse Manager and oversees daily operations of assigned shift ensuring proper care is provided to all patients. The Associate Nurse Manager is accountable to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical and support staff, and appropriate resource and service management related to patient care on assigned shift. The Associate Nurse Manager must also ensure services and care are provided abiding by the policies and procedures of the organization, demonstrate fiscal responsibility and accountability. The Associate Nurse Manager plays a crucial role in assisting the Nurse Manager with strategic operations of the unit, conducting staff meetings, and all other responsibilities. The Associate Nurse Manager is knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and patient care standards. Responsibilities include strategic vision, people leadership, service excellence, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The Associate Nurse Manager collaborates with the Nurse Manager and Director regarding formulating and implementing short and long term goals that align with organizational priorities, evidenced by partnering with case management and physicians ensuring completion of all consults and patient dispositions related to timely patient discharges according to established departmental policies. The Associate Nurse Manager works with leadership to identify, develop, and retain high potential employees by actively engaging them through stretch assignments, supervision and educational programs. With leader oversight, evaluates the performance of direct reports focusing on results and developmental need and supports the organizations performance improvement program. Collaborates with leaders, educators, and preceptors to recruit and orient new employees overseeing a comprehensive unit base orientation. Functions as a role model to promote the Mission, Vision, philosophy, code of ethics and CARE values of the organization. Works with the Union Partnership to create staffing efficiencies and better quality outcomes. Analyzes healthcare trends through nursing literature and suggests changes and improvement in patient care standards. Organizes data and problem solves with minimal supervision in a prompt, efficient manner. Supports the ongoing improvement of quality and performance metrics for nursing including, but not limited to core measures, hospital acquired infections, safety initiatives and the patient experience. Participates in budgetary planning process. Monitors and intervenes to maintain monthly budget by working with direct reports on developing and improving cost management strategies in order to meet or exceed financial targets. Completes monthly schedules to ensure adequate staffing based on patient care, acuity, and workforce targets. Reviews, and approves time cards and timely Kronos edits. Manages staffing on a regular basis. Understands and maintains compliance with all regulatory and JHS policy and procedures. Serves as a resource to prepare and maintain the unit to meet regulatory agency requirements. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list. Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience. Management experience is strongly preferred. At least 4 years of Critical Care/ICU Nursing Experience is highly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. Valid Florida RN license is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.