ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER-5SW ORTHO/ORTHO TRAUMA-SFT-1.00 FTE-10/80-SECOND SHIFT-FROEDTERT HOSPITAL-MILWAUKEE, WI | Department: | 5SW ORTHO/ORTH TRAUMA - 60280 | | Job Type: | Scheduled Full Time | | Location: | Milwaukee, WI | | Regular Scheduled Hours: | 1430-2300 | | Number of Scheduled Hours per Pay Period (2 weeks): | 80 | | Position Location: | Froedtert Hospital
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Assistant Nurse Manager supports and collaborates with the Nurse Manager by overseeing the day to day operational activities of their assigned unit(s). This individual must be able to apply principles of leadership and human relations in the overall supervision and coordination of patient care and personnel, with primary accountability during the off-shifts. The Assistant Nurse Manager assists the Nurse Manager with maintaining unit specific standards of practice based on current literature and professional standards of practice. This person may be delegated additional responsibilities as needed in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
Education: Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of a program at an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or currently enrolled in BSN completion program (BSN program needs to be completed by 12-31-12); Masters preferred.
Experience: Approximately two-years of clinical practice to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of unit and departmental policies and procedures, and to fulfill established quality and quantity standards for the job.
Licensure: Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).
Special Skills: Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel.
Analytical skills necessary to prepare nursing care plans, outcome management tools, statistical reports, implement effective nursing care and develop solutions to problems concerning patients' mental or physical well-being.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time when resolving patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families, often during stressful situations.
Proficient in basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. |
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