Assistant Nurse Manager - CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND : Job Details

Provide leadership and direction for the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager as well as liaison between physician, patient and family. Aids in orientation and mentoring of new employees, as well as keeping existing employees in constant readiness to respond to patient emergencies. Responsible for the coordination of assignments that meet the appropriate standard of care for patient's acuity to staff and organize teams based on Novice to Expert theory; Participate in staff development and training while performing as a mentor and resource person; Maintain clinical competency to manage a clinical assignment. Retain responsibility for the health and safety of patients and employees. Participate with the Nurse Manager in completing performance evaluations, resolving personnel problems, counseling employees, patient experience, and regulatory agency preparedness. QUALIFICATIONS: 3 5 years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience (preferred) in relevant acute care clinical setting, leaders...Nurse Manager, Manager, Registered Nurse, Assistant, Nurse, Healthcare