Description
Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) assists the Nurse Manager as a member of the unit managerial team in providing continuity of operational management (including staffing and scheduling), and patient care management of a specified unit/service. The ANM is a Registered Nurse who has successfully completed the unit and department nursing competencies with a comprehensive understanding and competent skill level in patient care principles, and evaluation of work performance in order to assure effective behavior in this leadership role.
The ANM exhibits behaviors that enhance professional development, critical thinking, and performance, that reflects the key moral commitment, ethical principles, values and philosophy of PSHMC. By using leadership and coaching theories/techniques, assists the Nurse Manager as delegated to facilitate the implementation of clinical goals/programs, including development of staff participation in performance improvement activities, shared governance, and staff directed team activities and all other management goals. These goals/programs may also include such topics as marketing of services; optimal productivity via a planned care delivery system and staffing plan; etc. S/he must demonstrate competent verbal and writing communication skills and is accountable for participating in selection and evaluation of unit staff as delegated by the Nurse Manager. The ANM, as a member of the Nursing Service Leadership team, is expected to communicate effectively with the Nurse Manager and work cooperatively with the Nursing Supervisor/Service Line Director in problem-solving opportunities. The ANM may be selected to serve as a representative on department committees / governance structure and will conduct select unit committees, task forces and care conferences as delegated by the Nurse Manager.
Individualizes patient care using age related concepts based on the unit population assigned for neonates (0-1 month) infants (1 month to Age 1) toddlers (1-2 years), preschoolers (3-5 years) school age (6-12 years), adolescents (ages 13-17) and adult patients including early adult (ages 18-35) middle adult (ages 36-65) and older adult (ages 66+) by applying age related concepts including knowledge of growth and development, safety needs, collection and interpretation of data, treatments and care typically required and participating in the evaluation of care. Utilizes age related concepts when communicating with patients and families, administering medications, using medical equipment, participating in diagnostic or other procedures and when teaching patients/families/staff. S/he demonstrates comprehensive understanding of contemporary nursing principles and age related concepts related to assigned unit/service specialties and patient populations. S/he is demonstrates independent responsibilities/accountability for the coordination of the unit and occasionally provides direct primary care of patients.
Required Qualifications:
Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
2 years RN, with one year in the specialty
Prior nursing management
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About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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About the Team
Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
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Requsition ID: 176899
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Leadership
Department: 3040 SURG GENERAL MAIN L1
Address: WA Spokane 101 W 8th Ave
Pay Range: $44.39 - $71.67
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.