Associate Nurse Manager- CICU

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Job Description

The associate nurse manager (ANM) position is responsible for collaborating with the nurse manager (NM) in all aspects of operational and administrative support of nursing associates and expanding nursing leadership presence in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The CICU cares for patients with congenital or acquired heart disease. Responsibilities in partnership with the NM, include planning, development and utilization of human and material resources to meet departmental needs. The ANM role includes people management, performance management, on-boarding of new associates, and influencing the professional development of team members. The ANM is responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement and identifying opportunities to improve services, consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation. The ANM will ensure evidence-based care delivery and benchmarked quality patient service and outcomes. The ANM will serve as a resource and role model to optimize front line leadership for the patient care team.

The ANM is responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement and identifying opportunities to improve services, consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation. The ANM will ensure evidence-based care delivery and benchmarked quality patient service and outcomes. The ANM will serve as a resource and role model to optimize front line leadership for the patient care team.

Position Responsibilities

assists in systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
provides daily clinical and operational supervision in partnership with the Nurse Manager.
demonstrates knowledge of current professional practice standards, laws, and regulations that affect the care of children and families.
contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and other health care providers.
works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate the management of patient care
contributes to nursing and pediatric health care through the application of evidence-based practice.
adheres to budgetary plans.
assists the Nurse Manager in providing a professional work environment.
provides and supervises care guided by the Professional Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Position Requirements

BSN required
Must be CPR certified by the American Heart Association. PALS & ACLS preferred
CCRN certification preferred
Experienced pediatric intensive care nurse of 3-5 years required
Leadership experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time