Assistant Nurse Manager Surgical Svs Float III - Main OR - Plainsboro, NJ

Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Nurse Manager follows the standards of the OR Registered Nurse (Job Code 5028) within the defined job position related to the cost center.
  Responsible for the day to day managerial functions of the unit, under the direction of the Nurse Manager. Includes interviewing and hiring; counseling employees and follow through of the disciplinary process, with appropriate documentation; completing performance appraisals in a timely manner and being actively involved in assuring completion of the staff schedule.
  Acts as a role model and mentor for staff in the procedural setting. Responsible for clinical practices on unit as demonstrated by creating patient care assignments which address patient acuity and staff skill set; supervising and acting as resource for staff and routinely evaluating appropriateness of care rendered by staff with follow up as needed.
  Maintain open communication with staff via scheduled shift meetings; maintains good relationships with other departments, physicians and their practices and nursing units. Promptly and effectively resolves problems and complaints to best serve our patients.
  Supports the Nurse Manager in development and growth of procedural specialties to ensure appropriate selection training and communication.
  Communicates with physicians / offices for procedural needs
  Works with vendors to ensure proper instrumentation and supplies are available.
  Supports the value analysis process within the terms of the organization to better meet the needs of the patient.
  Assists procedural educator and Nurse Manager in planning formal orientation program for new staff by assigning preceptor for orientee, following up on orientation goals following the AORN standards and Peri-op 101 guidelines.
  Responsible for personal development by planning and implementing annual goals and objectives, in conjunction with Nurse Manager’s input, to assure maintenance of clinical competency and enhanced knowledge of managerial concepts. Supports Nurse Manager in guiding and directing staff in a competent and professional manner.
  Promotes effectiveness of risk management, hospital and regulatory compliance on the unit, by appropriate education, investigation and enforcement of hospital and regulatory policies and procedures in these areas.
  Collaborates with Nurse Manager and Educator to promote staff development and assure optimal patient outcomes. Actively participates in Peri-operative leadership meetings and assures communication of changes to the staff.
  Supports customer service and patient/family/physician satisfaction.
  Maintains strict standards of confidentiality with staff, patients, families and Nursing Administration.
  Participates in various committees and task force as assigned.
  Other duties and projects as assigned.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Registered Nurse - NJ (Required)
• Cert RN Operating Room
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) preferred AORN Membership preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) preferred

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor's' degree in Nursing (BSN) required or in pursuit of Equivalent Experience: Previous experience working as a surgical nurse..
• Other
• Member of Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) preferred