Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department @ Swedish First Hill

1 FTE Full time

Variable Shift

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The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a professional Registered Nurse reporting to the unit director/manager who utilizes the nursing process to manage clinical and operational activities within assigned shift. The ANM is responsible for supporting the director/manager in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating services of the unit and providing managerial presence for all shifts. The ANM is responsible for managing clinical and non-clinical caregivers and providing input to the director/manager for evaluation purposes related to performance. 

• Supervises the planning, coordination and delivery of patient care activities of the unit(s) in a team environment.
• Supervises in coordinating daily staffing and utilization of health care providers according to established standards of care and competencies. Supervises scheduling process of staff.
• Supports performance improvement program and initiatives. Actively participates in professional governance
• Collaborates with all other hospital management personnel in problem solving in the absence of the director.
• Participates in interviewing, selecting, training, developing, coaching, evaluating, appraising and disciplining department staff. In conjunction with manager, processes terminations.
• Oversight of managing Kronos activities.
• Follows principles and requirements outlined in Compliance Integrity Program, Code of Conduct and any other organizational materials related to compliance with laws and regulatory requirements.
• Provides input to development and revision of unit policies and procedures.
• Supports patient rights and code of conduct
• Inspects the unit regularly for compliance with department policies and procedures, standards and regulations, and takes corrective action when indicated.
• Promotes harmonious relationships and favorable attitudes amongst the health care team.
• Promotes and maintains a positive and open working relationship with the medical staff and other hospital departments.
• Conducts staff meeting posting agendas and minutes in department.
• Assists to resolve patient complaints in a timely manner, referring to manager/director or other sources to intervene as appropriate.
• Serves as a role model to staff in upholding positive relationships with patients and visitors.
• Consults and serves as a resourced professional to staff members by identifying learning needs and providing instructions to staff member when observed to be needed.
• Contributes creative ideas for systems and supplies; participates in evaluation of new products, supplies and equipment.
• Provides direction to nursing staff to get their assignments completed in a timely manner and to assure that all team members will/are working at their capacity.
• UOR follow-up

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at ~Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graduate from School of nursing (BS, or BSN).  Registered Nurses employed in this role prior to November 1, 2024 are encouraged to pursue the BSN degree but obtaining the degree will not be a condition of employment.

• upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License.
• upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred qualifications:

• Recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital.

• Charge Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse experience.

• Leadership experience.
• Shared Governance experience.

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