Assistant Nurse Manager-Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy

The UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Hospital’s Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy (SCTCT) Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) partners with the SCTCT nurse manager  to provide patient care and nursing services oversight for an inpatient 24-bed protected-environment care area. The SCTCT ANM focuses on  promoting quality, evidence-based care and patient satisfaction in a fiscally responsive manner. The SCTCT ANM serves as a leadership support for night shift and will work two (2)12-hour shifts as a charge RN, and two (2) 8-hour shifts in an administrative capacity supporting unit operations and strategic planning.  The ANM will supervise, direct, coach and mentor staff under the supervision of the nurse manager. 

• Directly supervises and evaluates the provision of patient care by other personnel assigned to the unit.
• Makes daily patient rounds and completes random chart audits.
• Manages staff to meet established productivity targets as appropriate. Review staffing/nursing assignments and revise them as necessary to meet the specific needs of the patients on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Coordinates staffing with Central Staffing Office/House Supervisor. Makes ongoing changes to staffing as determined by fluctuations in census and patient acuity to ensure safe delivery of care.
• Cultivates staff professional growth of staff by providing equal opportunities for participation in unit-based activities, patient care/unit decisions, hospital committees, and/or continuing education. Provides timely, confidential coaching and/or counseling of nursing personnel as appropriate and follows up with accurate reports to Unit Manager.
• Assures first-person reporting of events through the Event Reporting System. Ensures all staff are competent in entering event reports and serves as a resource when necessary. Investigates the facts of event reports. Facilitates timely receipt of these reports for follow-up by the Unit Manager and notifies the Nurse Manager/Risk Manager immediately of high-risk situations.
• Works with Unit Manager, Care Management/Coordination, Physicians, Nurse Navigators, and other disciplines to streamline discharge of patients and achieve goals for discharge efficiency.
• Coordinates self-scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage for unit needs. Maintains daily attendance records, monitoring for trends that require intervention i.e., late clock-ins, incremental overtime, missed punches, etc.
• Assumes delegated responsibility for inventory control of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and effective patient care. Facilitates timely return of rented or borrowed specialty equipment. Solicits staff input regarding equipment and supply needs for the unit.
•  Assists leadership in conducting accreditation readiness audits to assess compliance with standards.
• Actively participates on hospital work groups.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
   

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• RN Registered Nurse State Licensure Required
• BLS Basic Life Support Required
• BMTCN Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse Preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• At least three (3) years of RN experience required
• At least one (1) year of acute care inpatient RN experience required; two (2) years of acute care inpatient oncology experience highly preferred. .
• One (1) year in a charge nurse role preferred.