Assistant Nurse Manager, ICU - Forbes Hospital

The ICU is a 20-bed unit compiled of a wide range of diversity and patient demographics. The skill set required to function on our unit is broad and challenging. Our patient population includes patients from the following service lines: trauma both levels I and II along with the only OB trauma service in the area, neurology with being a Stroke Center and the addition of three neurosurgeons, cardiothoracic with an open heart program and interventional cardiology program, and critically ill medical and surgical patients. Teamwork is critical to our functionality and positive outcomes for our patients. The unit is nurse-driven in the decision making processes that occur and we are staffed by a 24/7 intensivist and trauma surgeon that value the opinions and input of the nursing staff. The interdisciplinary approach is vital to the patient experience and teams collaborate across every department. The management is present within the department and supportive of professional development and career goals through shared governance. At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.Forbes Hospital is a 315 bed, Level II trauma hospital located in the community of Monroeville. Our hospital offers the service lines of a city hospital, inclusive of trauma, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, obstetrics and psychiatry, while also building relationships across the organization in a community setting. GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job manages, supervises, and coordinates the daily operations of a specific patient care department under the direction of the Nurse Manager, providing clinical and administrative leadership and expertise. Contributes to the strategic planning process and attainment of goals of the department/unit, the organization and network.

Responsibilities

Role model mission, vision, and values; Conducts monthly unit conferences with minutes which include discussions of both unit and organizational activities and goals; Completes annual performance appraisals; Promotes unit-based shared governance; Promotes professional development plan and quarterly check-ins; Identifies, plans, and implements activities to ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with professional standards; Monitors departmental performance in evidence-based practices, quality, and patient safety goals; Works collaboratively with patients, families, peers, and other departments; Rounds daily to assess and address patient and family needs; Ensures effective implementation of financial plan; Fosters staff development through coaching, mentoring, and creating a learning environment; Assures appropriate orientation, onboarding, education, credentialing, and professional development for personnel

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required within 3 years of hire or transfer; 1 year of demonstrated clinical leadership experience; Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC); CPR certification; Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate; Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate; Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice to have

Master's Degree in Nursing; National Certification

Benefits

Growth and educational opportunities; Professional development and career goals support