What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Surg Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) position at Hillsboro Medical Center?
About the Opportunity:
- Our Med Surg Unit is a 44-bed telemetry unit dedicated to the care of adult patients who require varied inpatient care
- This unit is devoted to developing amazing nurses through continuous learning and teamwork-centered care.
- Supportive and cooperative team dynamic; team is there to help each other out
- We employ trauma-informed care to help with treating patients and each other with empathy to process and communicate in high-stress situations
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Med Surg Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to lead our medical-surgical nursing team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive clinical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. In this role, you will oversee daily nursing operations, ensure compliance with healthcare standards, and foster a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and high-quality service.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Nurse Manager provides direct support to the Nurse Manager with administrative leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational philosophy and objectives. Assumes responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation, and staff function. Ensures continuity of care on the unit by providing direct care (when there is urgent need)) as well as supervising the care given by nurses and supportive staff. Develops high functioning interdisciplinary teams. Provides leadership in specific clinical or administrative area. Participates in coaching, counseling, timely effective feedback to staff and actively participates in the performance evaluation process in conjunction with administrative manager or director. Fosters highly skilled professional practice, in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) and develops high functioning interdisciplinary teams.
The ANM’s decisions and actions are based on ethical principles as outlined by the American Nurses Association. The ANM practices in adherence with the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators, the ANA Code of Ethics, the Oregon State Board Nurse Practice Act, and within the context of the Nurse Executive Competencies developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).
Main Responsibilities:
- Works closely with the Nurse Manager, in conjunction with the Nurse Leaders as well, to plan, problem solve, and facilitate daily operation of the unit.
- Consistently and effectively counsels’ employees, initiates disciplinary action, communicates action to the Admin Nurse Manager and/or director and participates as needed in follow-up activities while focusing on the situation, issue or behavior, not the person.
- In support to the Admin Nurse Manager, is responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and delegation of orientation items of staff.
- Identifies potential staffing problems and notifies the Unit Manager and/or Nursing supervisor
- Informs the Admin Nurse Manager, Director and/or Nursing Supervisor of any unusual developments involving patients, staff, equipment, policies or procedures.
- Carries out employee relations in a manner consistent with current collective bargaining agreements and hospital policy.
- Assists in patient and staff education.
- Coordinates nursing activities with other units and departments to provide optimal care to patients.
- Determines daily staffing assignments based on available staff and patient needs in compliance with Oregon Nurse Practice Act and Oregon Nurse Staffing law
- Completes staff scheduling according to staffing plans to assure adequate availability of staff for patient care.
- Achieves financial targets for area of responsibility.
- Involves unit staff and others as appropriate in decisions that might impact their jobs, may include Unit Based Council participation.
- Demonstrates leadership skills by supporting and acknowledging interpersonal relationships and professional growth.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Master of Science in Nursing can be used in lieu of BSN; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience.
- Experience with hiring, staff development, and team building.
- Experience with quality improvement; developing initiatives, monitoring, and demonstrated improvements in improving clinical care quality.
- Current unencumbered license as registered nurse in state of Oregon.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire.
Our Competitive Benefit Offerings:
- Free and plentiful parking and located one block from MAX station
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plan options for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off program for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Award-winning Wellness Program and employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings and discounts at select retail and fitness centers
- Life insurance and basic disability fully employer paid
Pay: $123,988.80 - $187,262.40 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $123,989 - $187,262