ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER, MED/SURG

Description:

Dameron Hospital is a fully accredited, non-profit, 200+ bed community hospital providing acute and tertiary level care to San Joaquin County residents. Now managed by Adventist Health, our hospital remains committed to providing the high quality care that has earned various state and national recognitions, as well as numerous awards and accolades. The hospital has also been designated by Blue Shield of California as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery and for Knee and Hip Replacements as part of the Blue Distinction® Centers for Specialty Care program. In addition to being a top-rated joint replacement center in the Stockton area, and the county's leading orthopedic hospital, Dameron has also been recognized as a Top Performer for its Quality Metrics by The Joint Commission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: supervision of personnel and coordination of the operational activities of a specific nursing unit, basing decision-making on patient acuity, staff skills mix, and unit census for a 12-hour work shift. Directs the clinical nursing care for patients on the assigned nursing unit. Demonstrates effective leadership skills, directing and participating with the nursing care team, in the delivery of quality nursing care in a safe environment. Must respond to nursing personnel requests for actual patient care assistance, and intervene as expert clinician, when necessary, to ensure quality patient outcomes and experience. Required to conduct board rounds on each patient to ensure that patient and family needs are met. Manages performance of unit personnel. Under the direction of the Department Director and Hospital Supervisor, provides administrative and clinical support in the provision of quality patient care on the unit and shares in the financial management of the unit. Must maintain clinical competenies in unit, providing direct patient care when necessary. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations. Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator. This is a non-union position.

Requirements:

Education:
Education required qualifying for license as a registered nurse.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or allied health fieldpreferred. If not possessed, required to initiate course of study towards degree within 1 year of hire or transfer and complete degree within 5 years of hire or transfer. All staff currently in this position must enroll in course of study for Bachelor’s degree within 1 year and obtain it within 5 years of signing this job description.
Experience:
One year in a charge/relief charge position preferred.
Minimum of two years relevant clinical experience in acute care facility.
Licenses/Certificates:

Current California Registered Nurse License
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) required
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through AHA required
Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required

Additional Skills:
Basic knowledge of Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint )
Must be able to type and use a computer keyboard.
Must be able to open and respond to emails.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with physicians, medical center leadership, clinicians, and vendors
                Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills
                Strong verbal and written communication skills
                Ability to function in a fast paced environment with strong attention to detail
                Strong customer service orientation

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA and HI) or the option of COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing (required in OR), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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