Assistant Nurse Manager Inpatient - Ben Taub - MedSurg 5C - FT/Night

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) coordinates with the nursing leadership in an assigned unit, department or service to ensure work is accomplished safely and effectively. The ANM collaborates with the Nurse Manager to enhance the quality of care, improve staff performance and mentor the nursing staff while supervising the day-to-day activities of the assigned area. The ANM provides leadership to ensure the smooth operation for the area and enhances the interdisciplinary and interdepartmental relationships within the hospital.

The ANM assists in coaching nursing personnel in implementing specific Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM) guided practices and facilitates achievement of targeted outcomes on the assigned clinic(s)/area(s).

The ANM fosters an environment that supports professional nursing practice and empowers nurses to provide safe, effective, compassionate, and efficient nursing care in collaboration with all health care disciplines. The ANM ensures compliance with standards established by professional nursing organizations; national, state, and local regulatory agencies; and institutional policies and procedures. The ANM is accountable for nursing practice that upholds high standards of integrity and ethical behavior. The ANM mentors others, role models professionalism, and participates in nursing organizations and research.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications:
- Certification: In a clinical nursing specialty required within 2 years of appointment. Other certificates as required by unit/service.
- Basic Life Support: from approved American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Program.
- Registered Nurse: State of Texas or valid multistate/compact license.

Work Experience:
- Two (2) Years Work Experience: in clinical area of responsibility.
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Management Experience:
- One (1) Year of Management: as a Charge nurse or leadership.

Communication Skills:
- Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
- Writing/ Correspondence
- Writing/ Reports

Proficiencies:
- MS Word
- Personal Computer

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Analytical Abilities
- Mathematics
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Research Knowledge and Abilities

Work Schedule:
- Flexible
- Holidays
- Weekends

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs.  Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability.  Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

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