Assistant Nurse Manager - Sarcoma & Orthopaedic Center

Assistant Nurse Manager - Sarcoma & Orthopaedic Center

07 Oct 2024
Texas, Houston, 77001 Houston USA

Assistant Nurse Manager - Sarcoma & Orthopaedic Center

SummaryThe primary purpose of the Assistant Nurse Manager position is to assist in overall clinical operations, staff management and the coordination of patient care and customer services. The Assistant Nurse Manager affects the patient care and daily operations of assigned patient care area.MD Anderson Cancer Center has an Assistant Nurse Manager opportunity in the Sarcoma & Orthopaedic Center. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three years of clinical nursing experience. Oncology nursing experience is a plus. Certification in Oncology preferred.Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.Key FunctionsTransformational Leadership : Assistant Nurse Managers must lead and develop others (co-workers, patients, families, significant others) to where they need to be in order to meet the demands of their future needs.Implements and monitors unit budget to respond in a cost-effective manner to changing patient, staff and multidisciplinary team requirements and strengthen unit.Assists in preparation and delivery of unit staffing plans considering skill mix, staff and patient care requirements. Analyzes plans for compliance with established budget.Assures continuity of care as patients' transition across the continuum through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.Practice with autonomy within the scope of professional nursingStructural Empowerment: Assistant Nurse Manager empowers staff to problem solve in order to meet organizational and unit goals and achieve desired outcomes.Helps manage human resource activities for all clinical and clerical staff including recruitment, retention, supervision, evaluation and productivity.Participates in identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining top talent through effective communication, performance management, career counseling, and conflict resolution.Participates as active member in shared governance model at unit and institutional level.Accountable for identifying barriers to patient care and solutions.Active in developing strong relationships and partnerships within and across the organization to improve patient outcomes.Exemplary Professional Practice : Assistant Nurse Manager has a comprehensive understanding of the role of professional nursing in the institution and motivates staff to perform at the highest level.Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.Effectively and consistently functions in related roles as required; i.e. charge nurse, clinical coach, preceptor, protocol manager.Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and other services.Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements : Assistant Nurse Manager encourages and supports the integration of innovation and research-based findings into daily patient care practices.Actively participates in, assists and / or leads unit, divisional and/or institutional improvement projects. Communicates information to appropriate individuals.Promotes innovative solutions by encouraging innovation in others.Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.Participates in /leads evidenced based practice projects.Participates in the redesign of care delivery for unit/center patient population.Empirical Quality Results: Assistant Nurse Manager promotes employees to seek solutions to problems inherent in our institution rather than creating work arounds.Assumes leadership role in managing the quality of services provided at the unit level, across the care delivery continuum and within the larger organization.Ensures integration of safety and quality standards into practice and delivery of team care.Recognizes and takes action to prevent at risk behavior i.e., non-adherence to policy, standards of care, practice.Collaborates with others in quality and performance improvement efforts.Other duties as assignedEducationRequired: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field.License/CertificationRequired: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.Preferred: Certification in Oncology.American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.ExperienceRequired: Three years of clinical nursing experience. Successful completion of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center New Graduate Nurse Residency Program can be substituted for two of the three required years of clinical nursing experience.Preferred: Oncology nursing experience.Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional Information

Requisition ID: 170801

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,500

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 144,500

FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote

Pivotal Position: Yes

Referral Bonus Available?: No

Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

Science Jobs: No

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    JC52658428
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  • Full-time
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  • Hiring Company
    MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Date
    2024-10-08
  • Deadline
    2024-12-06
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