Department: Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Varied

Hours: Exempt

Sign On Bonus: Eligible For Sign On

Salary Range: $115,000-$160,000

Position Summary:

In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager:

• Assures the delivery of quality department /clinical services in accordance with established hospital and regulatory/accreditation agency standards.
• Acts as a role model, coach, mentor, and resource for staff and peers.
• Responsible for overall department operations, including setting goals and managing personnel and budgets.
• Maintains 24-hour responsibility for nursing care on the unit.
• Works with the healthcare team to ensure optimum patient care.
• Ensures employee compliance with hospital and HR policies.
• Manages employee competency and education requirements.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Program.
• Promotes a safe environment for employees and patients.
• Stays updated with departmental operations.
• Fosters teamwork within the department and hospital-wide.
• Demonstrates positive customer service and employee relations.
• Supports hospital initiatives and functions as a change agent.
• Engages in community service.
  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Adheres to WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Develops and aligns departmental goals with hospital strategic plans.
• Manages hiring, evaluation, and termination of employees following hospital policy.
• Creates and updates staffing budgets based on department needs.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.
• Facilitates staff orientation, competency, and education requirements.
• Provides house supervision as needed and maintains knowledge through education.
• Participates in Performance Improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction goals.
• Develops evidence-based standards of care and policies.
• Promotes service excellence and patient rights.
• Attends required meetings and communicates effectively.
• Ensures safety standards for employees and patients.
• Participates in committees, projects, and reports as needed.
• Integrates nursing ethics and patient safety principles.
• Delegate's activities according to NYS Nurse Practice Act.
• Adheres to ANA Code of Nursing Ethics and WPH standards.
• Cultivates a culture of shared governance.
• Collaborates with the Magnet program director for strategic alignment.
• Performs assigned duties as required.
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Current NY State License
• BSN required or be White Plains, NY matriculated in a BSN program with a plan for graduation by 1/1/2022 if hired prior to 2016 and by 1/1/2020 if hired between 2016 and 1/1/2018 and discussed with the Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO.
• BLS certification (through American Heart Association) required
• ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is preferred unless required by employees in the department supervised then the certification is required
• Certification in area of specialty, or CNML (Certified Nurse Manager & Leader) preferred but must be obtained within 3 years of hire date.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of management skills
• Previous management/leadership experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant acute care experience
• Ability to function as a staff RN
• Demonstrates excellence in clinical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Core Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal)
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Planning, Organization & Delegation Skills
• Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance