ASST. NURSE MANAGER

The Assistant Nurse Manager has 24/7 accountability and serves in a supportive role to the unit Nurse Manager. This role has responsibility for daily coordination of resources to ensure quality service to all customers reflecting the mission, vision, and SPIRIT values of Sinai Hospital and the Department of Patient Care Services. In the absence of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager will assume full oversight and responsibilities for their assigned unit/s.

Responsibilities Provides unit-level supervision, direction, and coordination of operations to ensure achievement of department-specific goals and objectives. Demonstrates most up-to-date knowledge of advances in nursing practice and utilizes results of Performance/Quality Improvement activities to guide improvement in the quality of patient care. Communicates effectively with multidisciplinary leadership team regarding unit-based and/or systems issues that affect the department or individual services.

Assist Nurse Manager with the preparation and management of unit operations/capital budget. Assist with monitoring financial expense variance reports for staffing and supplies. Demonstrates resource stewardship with the objective of working within established budget parameters and remains nimble to adjust as necessary.