Assistant Nurse Manager - Hospice of Cincinnati

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as an Assistant Nurse Manager dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.  You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location:

Hospice of Cincinnati – 4310 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• Full Time 

• Day Shift

Incentives & Benefits: 

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view TriHealth’s benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits  

To explore more about Hospice and the care we provide click the link below:

 https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/ 

Admissions Assistant Nurse Manager Job Overview:

Under the direction of and in collaboration with the nurse manager, has 24-hour accountability for their area(s) of responsibility. This accountability encompasses: patient care outcomes, service excellence, human resource issues, fiscal management, quality improvement compliance, and communication. Emphasis should be placed on creating a positive environment that fosters professional growth and retention. This environment is supported by the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) acting as a role model and as a mentor and coach to the staff.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
2 - 3 years experience in Clinical Nursing or in a related field (Required) 
1 - 2 years Progressive Leadership in Nursing (Required)
Registered Nurse
certification within specialty within two years of assuming position Required 
Membership in related professional organizations Preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Assists in assuring the delivery of quality patient care to achieve desired outcomes. Participates in formulation/revision of unit clinical and administrative practice policies and procedures in accordance with the goals of the organization and nursing. 
Acts as a clinical and administrative resource for unit personnel. Plans, organizes, and evaluates the provision of care by collaborating in a collegial manner with physicians and other members of the health team. 
Maintains ongoing professional development. Assists in overall nursing operations, which includes annual planning in support of system-wide initiatives. Coordinates and assists as necessary in patient care on designated shifts. Manages nursing unit in absence of nurse manager. 
Determines equipment Assists in the overall responsibility to recruit and retain staff: Interviews, hires, and coordinates orientation of staff; Utilizes counseling and progressive discipline as needed. 
Provides a work environment which is conducive to staff retention. Creates Assumes responsibility for the development of employees: Develops staff through identification of educational and organizational opportunities in collaboration with nurse educators. Coaches and mentors staff through ongoing performance feedback.

Other Related Information:

Direct Report FTE's = 10-19 The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speak to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice; all nurses to foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care

Working hours:

Monday-Friday, 8a.m.-4:30p.m.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Rarely 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Pulling - Rarely 
Pushing - Rarely 
Reaching - Rarely 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Consistently 
Standing - Rarely 
Stooping - Rarely 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Frequently 
Color Vision - Occasionally 
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Frequently

Leadership Performance Standards

TriHealth leaders create a culture of engagement, safety & reliability and high performance by consistently modeling and utilizing the following TriHealth Way leadership competencies, tactics and ALWAYS Behaviors to drive strategic pillar results:

Achievement of Annual Pillar Goals: 
1) Safety/Quality, 2) Service, 3) Growth, 4) Culture/People, 5) Finance

Leadership Competencies: 
TriHealth Way of Leading 
TriHealth Way of Serving 
Transformation Change 
Drive for Results 
Build Organizational Talent

Leadership Tactics: 
Conduct department huddles. Generally, clinical departments hold daily huddles, non-clinical hold weekly huddles. 
Regularly Round on Team Members, using questions from the rounding log. 
- 25 or fewer team members = monthly 
- 26-50 team members = every other month 
- 51+ (and optional team members) = quarterly

Lead monthly team meetings using meeting agenda template; review stoplight report; cascade key leadership messages.

Model, coach and validate team members use of TriHealth Way behaviors (AIDET + Promise, Always Behaviors and Always HEARD).

Recognize team members for safety wins, positive performance and demonstrating SERVE and ALWAYS behaviors, TriHealth Way of Leading, Serving and Delivering Care.