Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Company: Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: February 5, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewAbout Marian Regional Medical CenterMarian Regional Medical Center, located in Santa Maria, California, is rated among the top 10% in the nation for cardiac care, and is a designated STEMI Receiving Center (ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction) in Santa Barbara County. A Santa Barbara County STEMI receiving programs earned the Silver Award from the American Heart Association for excellence in patient care. Marian has achieved prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. In addition, Marian has received the Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. The medical centeras cancer program is distinguished as the only comprehensive Community Cancer Center on the Central Coast. A The need to meet the demand for quality, technologically-advanced care for a growing community led Marian to open its doors to a new state-of-the-art, 191-bed facility in the spring of 2012.A The new facility houses the largest and most comprehensive perinatology/neonatology program on the Central Coast providing the most compassionate, quality care to the littlest of patients. Marian is a Dignity Health member of the Central Coast, which also includes Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA and French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA, St. Johnas Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA and St. Johnas Pleasant Valley in Camarillo, CA. Dignity Health of the Central Coast is an integrated network of top quality hospitals, physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services including primary care offices, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically-advanced laboratories and imaging centers and a full service home health agency; all recognized for quality, safety and service.A Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at http://www.dignityhealth.org/marianregional/Dignity Health Central CoastDignity Health Central Coast is comprised of five hospitals, all recognized for their quality of care, safety and service, primary care offices, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced imaging centers, outpatient services and comprehensive home health services. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, St. Johnas Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo and St. Johnas Regional Medical Center in Oxnard. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to provide additional funding to support new programs and services, as well as to advance the communityas access to health care.A For more information, visit: A www.dignityhealth.org/centralcoastResponsibilitiesAbout this Position In keeping with the Marian Medical Center health care philosophy, the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) functions collaboratively and uses independent judgment to provide high quality care by assuring appropriate staffing on a shift basis or more as indicated by patient acuity and census. Is accountable for unit operations, supervision, staff development, patient care delivery and clinical outcomes on assigned shifts. Is responsible for providing clinical nursing leadership to unit staff and may provide direct patient care. Develops, revises and ensures compliance with hospital/departmental policies/procedures, standards of patient care and professional practice acts. Serves as a role model by providing leadership expertise and serves as a clinical resource for assigned areas and for other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Contributes to the quality of patient care standards and outcomes utilizing the elements of the Nursing Bundle.Conducts leadership rounding and coaching ensuring staff compliance with the Nursing Bundle elements, documents and activities. Utilizes and promotes the use of Service Excellence Principles and AIDET as part of daily practices. Utilizes competency and leadership tools to document results. Assures continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team, patient, family and significant others. Dialogues with physician team concerning changes in the plan of care and discharge planning. Assess and evaluates the clinical plan of care across the continuum. Participates in hiring, coaching, counseling, and terminations for assigned areas of responsibility. Participates in the annual evaluation of the department and leadership direction in collaboration with the Department Director and Vice President of Patient Care Services. Quality Improvement Monitors patient care outcomes to ensure optimum utilization of Quality Improvement methodology, while maximizing utilization of all available resources. Supports quality improvement and utilization while balancing financial resources to achieve quality of care.Documents results as directed by department director. Participates in hospital and nursing committees and meetings as directed. Regulatory/Compliance; Promotes compliance with hospital/departmental legal, safety, environmental, education, infection control and regulatory agency standards. Is well versed in understanding expectations and can articulate requirements. Promotes staffing compliance and delivery of care, matching staff assignments with patient care needs. Utilizes Best Practice and substantiated research to develop department specific programs. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of care for the department specific patient population. Demonstrates compliance and understanding of Human Resource policies, procedures and programs. Budget/Productivity; Assists Department Director to ensure fiscal responsibility and budget accountability. Monitors staffing to achieve productivity standards, making adjustments throughout the shift, based on census and patient care needs in collaboration with the nurse staffing office and/or department director.Promotes stewardship by identifying potential savings in staffing/materials usage and brings to director's attention. Contributes to setting and achieving departmental goals and objectives that are consistent with the organization's strategic business plan. Provides accurate and timely staff schedules. Uses Ceridian and Lawson supply management in conjunction with the department director. Staff Development Contributes to the planning of staff development and educational opportunities and assumes responsibility for members of the care team. Documents staff competency on an ongoing basis and provides coaching as required. Coordinates annual skills labs and collaborates with the education department for ongoing staff education needs. Contributes to the education of new staff ensuring timely completion of orientation, evaluation of department/role competencies, and provides ongoing feedback and support to new employees. Contributes clinical expertise to the selection of patient care equipment/products based on market research and current industry trends. Ensures staff competency on new products.Conducts timely performance evaluations on assigned staff. Job Accountability: The statements below reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job. Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members. Demonstrates utilization and understanding of the chain of command. Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills; handwriting is clear and legible. Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (illness/injury prevention, fire/life safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan).Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices, including patient safety and National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG). Understands the importance of safety in the work place. Maintains a safe environment for self and others. Demonstrates leadership priority for organizational performance improvement in patient satisfaction/safety programs. Establishes and maintains a culture of patient safety throughout the Medical Center. Promotes patient safety by recognizing and reducing risks and hazardous conditions that result in medical/healthcare errors and patient injury. Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers and visitors. Complies with the event reporting process, supporting a strong internal non-punitive reporting mechanism. Promotes communication and coordination among individuals and departments to minimize risk to patients as appropriate. Understands and complies with accreditation and regulatory requirements and internal processes regarding responding to Sentinel Events. In addition, performs other duties as assigned or requested. The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.#RN@DHQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with two (2) years of work experience.
• BSN preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Current approved health care provider CPR certification.
• Current CNOR.Equal Opportunity Dignity Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.Dignity Health will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractoras legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your requestA. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).A Dignity Health participates in E-verify.

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