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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Nurse Manager/Clinical Supervisor is a member of the management team who assists the Nurse Manager with the daily operations of the nursing unit/department on a 24-hour basis. The Assistant Nurse Manager provides direct supervision of staff and may be required to work some weekend, holiday and shifts to ensure management presence and visibility according to departmental needs. The Assistant Nurse Manager participates in employee selection and evaluation, in scheduling and staffing, coaching and counseling, and in the development and adherence to clinical and budgetary standards.

The Assistant Nurse Manager/Clinical Supervisor provides leadership to unit-based work groups, i.e., PI and unit committees. He/she provides and coordinates direct patient care.

The Assistant Nurse Manager/Clinical Supervisor works to support the Nurse Manager and is a developmental role for Nurse Manager succession planning. Provides leadership during Nurse Manager’s PTO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed by the State of Ohio as an R.N. required.

• BLS and ACLS required.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

• BSN required or must obtain within 3 yrs.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years experience as a professional nurse in which potential administrative and supervisory competence has been demonstrated.

• Computer literacy.

PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING:

• Makes decisions based on policy and/or consultation with co-workers/team members.

• Requires judgement in selection of alternative courses of action.

• May adapt standard principles to new or changed conditions.

• Solutions generally based on past precedent with some risk taking involved in developing new approach.

SCOPE OF IMPACT/ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Impacts multiple work areas on a day-to-day basis.

• Provides information regularly to decision-making process.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

• Provides team leadership by assisting and training others.

• Responds to non-routine and detailed inquiries from others who may not be knowledgeable in subject area.

• Requires understanding other’s expectations/perspectives to collaborate and reach consensus on solutions.

PROVISION OF PATIENT CARE:

• Supervises the care provided on the unit, rotating shifts and weekends to promote management visibility on a 24-hour basis.

• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the execution of the nursing process and ensures compliance to standards by staff. Acts as a role model.

• Participates in the development and evaluation of nursing standards and protocols for the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care.

• Provides and coordinates direct patient care.

CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT/PATIENT SAFETY:

• Conducts patient rounds for the purpose of data collection, evaluation of care, and problem resolution.

• Demonstrates awareness of and compliance to regulatory, safety, legal and ethical standards.

• Understands and supports activities to improve unit milestones.

LEADERSHIP:

• Assists the Nurse Manager in the development and promotion of effective communications with all “customers” of the unit.

• Delegates, organizes and coordinates unit activities in a fair and consistent manner.

• Demonstrates effective problem solving skills.

• Participates in the development and evaluation of unit standards.

• Supports implementation of new processes to improve patient care at the unit level.

• Works collaboratively with other clinical leaders in patient flow positions.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:

• Actively participates in unit-based and departmental work groups as assigned.

• Maintains clinical expertise to serve as a role model and a coach to staff.

• Supports Magnet principles and initiatives.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

• Participates in the selection of staff.

• Counsels, disciplines and intervenes as necessary with respect and consistency to ensure safe patient care, under the direction of the Nurse Manager.

• Completes performance appraisals of unit staff members as assigned, acknowledging good performance, addressing problem areas with consistency, and encouraging professional growth.

• Facilitates positive student experiences on the unit.

• Assists in the orientation of new staff members, using hospital values as a base.

• Assists in the review and finalization of schedules and modifies these as appropriate.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT:

• Adheres to budgetary standards and assists in the design of delivery and staffing standards for the unit within established parameters.

• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the provision of cost-effective care and implements these with the Nurse Manager.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com