Summary

The Asst. Nurse Manager is a professional nurse who manages the daily operations of a department (s)to provide services for patients while meeting quality, legal, organizational and medical staff goals.
Responsible for promoting the efficient operations to provide effective nursing care of a designated department (s).
Manages the department independently under the guidance of an Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, JCAHO and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Promotes optimum health care delivery within budgetary guidelines.
• Is responsible for department(s) on a 24 hour basis.

Education

Required: Academic degree in nursing
Preferred: Bachelors or Masters degree

Experience

Required: 1 year of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a leader or full time charge nurse/related position

Certifications

Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.

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