Assistant Nurse Manager- PACU Newark

Company: Christiana Care Health Systems
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Are you interested in driving healthcare forward? Some of the best hospital care available in the United States is right here in Delaware!ChristianaCare, a healthcare organization with over 1100 beds between two Magnet recognized hospitals (Christiana and Wilmington) and the only Level 1 Trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Honored repeatedly as "One of America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report!HighlightsThree-time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.Robust Benefits PackageThe PACU/CSA located in the Christiana Hospital - Newark is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to work 40 hours weekly (day/evening) Monday through Friday. This position requires some On-Call responsibilities (1-2 weeks per month) and some Weekend obligations, per department guidelines. This role provides administrative direction for clinical practice and cost-effective care delivery through the management of daily operations in all unit practice areas. The selected candidate will assume 24-hour accountability in conjunction with other members of the leadership team, including on-call and oversight of operations on all shiftsThis role supports the Nurse Manager and the unit through the following competencies:Supervising caregivers in all roles, including recruitment activities, education, payroll/timekeeping, performance management, conflict management, and positive disciplinePerformance management and quarterly check-insScheduling and daily staffingTimekeeping and Payroll responsibilitiesSupporting unit standards and professional practiceCollaboration with members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and advocate for resources/patientsCost-effective resource management and budgeting to maintain productivity and efficiencyFacilitating staff meetings and daily huddlesMaintaining compliance with regulatory agency standardsDeveloping and implementing quality/performance improvement initiativesPerforming Cipher and Leader RoundingSupporting professional governance and serving as a facilitator and resource for unit Practice CouncilSupporting interdepartmental relationships/team buildingFacilitating achievement of the organizational, service line, and department AOP goals and strategic aimsRequirements:Must have strong knowledge of all of our unit practice environmentsMSN preferred. Candidates with a BSN must enroll in MSN program, with completion within three years.RN required. Perianesthesia experience is required.5 years of appropriate clinical and leadership experienceQualified applicants MUST have at least two years' experience of critical care or step-down units. ICU experience preferred.Must be flexible to large number of patients in the day due to level one trauma hospitalSpecialty certification required (CAPA/CPAN/CCRN and/or Nursing Leadership Certification preferred)BLS and ACLS RequiredPALS preferred - must get within 6 monthsTNCC preferredEEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.

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