Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) Abdominal Transplant 6DCT Night/Weekend

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About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

 

Are you a BSN, RN with over 3 years’ experience in bedside nursing?

 

Are you interested in growing your career as an Assistant Nurse Manager for a Magnet Teaching Hospital?

 

If you answered yes to both of these questions, please see the following job description and apply today!

 

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a leadership role developed to ensure the work is accomplished safely and effectively. The ANM works in partnership with the Nurse Manager of Operations to provide support for staff, physicians and other related providers on service- specific clinical issues. The ANM demonstrates leadership, clinical, and interpersonal skills. The ANM serves as the leader support for the unit/department/service during off-shift (nights and weekends). The ANM is responsible for supervising, directing, coaching and mentoring staff under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of Operations (NMO).

It is 50% Clinical and 50% Administrative and is a night/weekend position in order to provide leadership support during the off-shift.
 
Work Performed
Duties and responsibilities include those required of the Clinical Nurse, Preceptor, and Charge Nurse role. In conjunction with NMO, the ANM will;
•    Plan clinical requirements for staff and ensure all competency requirements for staff are current,
•    Plan and assist with coordination of unit staff schedules and submit for NMO approval,
•    Coordinate clinical training requirements with staff regarding equipment and supplies.
•    Consult with preceptors and orientees on a regular basis to provide support and determine how orientation should proceed on an individual basis.
•    Assist NMO in preparation, oversight, maintenance and monitoring of budget utilization
•    Collaborate with the NMO for issue resolutions and projects to improve work flow processes throughout the department utilizing a proactive approach.
•    Collaborate with different departments (pharmacy, radiology, lab, admissions, etc.) to resolve issues and improve work flow processes throughout the department.
•    Participate with the NMO in the interview process and selection of new staff.
•    Oversee various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
•    Mentor/coach staff to enhance their professional development.
•    Assess the performance of assigned new hires and orientees including entry level nurses, nursing care assistants and health unit coordinators
•    Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff
•    Understand and communicate potential clinical equipment or supply issues to appropriate support team members (Materials, Biomed, Sterile Processing, etc.).
•    Mentor and monitor the preceptors for all new employees.
•    Facilitate provision of clinical/education updates and skill check-offs to entire staff on a regular basis.
•    Provide immediate support or education on policy, procedures, equipment and supplies as needed.
•    Responsible for learning, implementing and teaching new technology/procedures.
•    Provide clinical consultation and guidance as needed to facilitate patient care.
•    Round on patient and families to validate services are provided consistently within expected standards;
•    Provide service recovery as needed.
•    Model and support the value of diversity in the workplace
•    Give assistance and/or direction to staff to facilitate quality patient flow.
•    Supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patient care area.
•    Provide oversight and support to charge nurse to ensure staffing needs/assignments are made according to workload, staff competency and scope of practice.
•    Delegate responsibilities within the scope of practice and validated competencies in order to meet the workload demands of the shift.
•    Facilitate participation of unit-based staff on department and organizatio