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Position Summary

The Assistant Clinical Manager coordinates the operations of the patient care area and manages the patient flow. The Assistant Clinical Manager applies nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care utilizing evidence based practices. The Assistant Clinical Manager practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights.

• Assigns patient assignments within the department.
• Prepares patientcare or geographic assignments utilizing Relationship Based Care, the total patients is considered in the delivery of care. The ACM has independent authority to determine assignments on nurse competencies, patient characteristics,patient locations, anticipated admissions / discharges etc.
• Participates in the hiring process, performance reviews and disciplinary process of team members on ACM respective unit.
• Strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. Ensures practice is in accordance with competency required for that area.
• This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self (or others who are under her/his direction). This is done through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives. The ACM provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. In managing patient care the ACM will take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.
• Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging the decision-making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations.
• Ensures that information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and changed as needed.
• Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures.
• Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and familiarity with health care delivery systems, nursing process, and concepts of case coordination.
• Knowledge of personal computers, hospital information systems, and patient care applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize the principles of adult learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to participate on and/or lead teams effectively.
• Ability to develop solutions to problems, and to lead staff through the change process.
• Ability to articulate ideas and knowledge both verbally and in writing, in a concise manner.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• BSN Required, OR obtained within 3 years of start date

Experience / Qualifications

• RN- Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association
• ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Certfication
• ONCC Certification Preferred

About Jupiter Medical Center

Jupiter Medical Center is reimagining how to restore the community's health and wellness. Award-winning physicians, world-class partnerships and innovative techniques and technology enable Jupiter Medical Center to provide a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in cardiology, oncology, imaging, orthopedics and spine, digestive health, emergency services, lung and thoracic, women's health, weight management and men's health. Our medical center consistently performs in the top 10 percent of hospitals for patient quality and satisfaction and has earned the highest rating in the region for quality of care.

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