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Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

Assistant Nurse Manager, NICU, Full Time, Evenings

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566

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Evening - 10 hour (United States of America).

Job Summary The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager with clinical management and administrative coordination of a designated patient care unit(s) or service(s). This position supports the Nurse Manager in promoting the achievement of the unit(s)’ and objectives. It works in a supportive manner as a resource for the patient care unit(s) and as a representative for the Nurse Manager. Typically assigned responsibility for supervising patient care staff and operations for an assigned shift for a patient care unit(s) and/or for coordinating one or more administrative functions as assigned by the Nurse Manager, ensuring consistent implementation and monitoring of organizational policies and standards of care, with a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities. The Assistant Nurse Manager provides consistent and timely information and feedback to the Nurse Manager and is responsible for knowledge and application of all personnel policies and requirements of the collective bargaining agreements.

Essential Functions

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, ongoing education and training, communication, safety and quality programs, National Patient Safety Goals, licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).

Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff; supervises the provision of quality, therapeutic and cost-effective patient care in accordance with standards of practice, hospital protocols, policies and procedures, and desired patient outcomes.

Assists Nurse Manager in administrative/management functions and assumes the duties of the Nurse Manager as delegated and/or in absence.

Coordinates and directs the unit(s) patient care operations for an assigned shift, acting on behalf of the Nurse Manager.

Facilitates orientation, training and ongoing staff development; assists in coaching, developing and corrective action of personnel as appropriate; participates in ongoing and annual evaluation of employee performance. Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes to facilitate smooth workflow.

Interprets and communicates the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the unit(s), department and organization; monitors staff performance.

Participates in unit goal and program planning, development, and evaluation of programs and special projects as assigned; supports continuous quality, process, and performance improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level.

Provides competent and compassionate patient care appropriate to age and condition of the patient, serving as a role model and mentor; assists with unit workload.

Serves as a liaison to the Nurse Manager.

Employee must perform all duties in accordance with the C‑I‑CARE Standards of the Hospital.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

License/Certifications:

CA Registered Nurse (RN); BLS Certification (American Heart Association).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Contribute to health care policy formulation in partnership with multidisciplinary team.

Delegate responsibly, activities according to ability, preparation level, standards of practice and regulatory guidelines.

Lead process improvement projects.

Implement change to improve quality and safety of patient care delivery.

Provide leadership, influence others, prioritize resources to offer quality patient care, promote cooperative behaviors, act as role model, resource and mentor.

Supervise, coach, mentor, train, evaluate work results.

Use information and keep abreast of technological developments to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, support decision‑making in patient care.

Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in nursing and the health care system.

Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing nursing care.

Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management in healthcare.

Knowledge of current trends in health care and hospital system organization and administration to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination and operational direction.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care – Tri-Valley (SHC – TV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices. SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Patient Experience & C‑I‑CARE Standards

Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.

Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.

Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.

Benefits and Pay Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $80.87 – $108.68 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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