Assistant Nurse Manager Medicine Unit at Stamford Health

Stamford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Supervision, Patient Care Coordination, Staff Coaching, Performance Management, Patient Throughput, Resource Management, Quality Improvement, Clinical Evaluation, Staff Scheduling, Patient Safety Surveillance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Stamford Health is an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Medicine Unit! This position is a fulltime position (4) 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday! At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person‑centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with. As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer: * Competitive salary * Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one * Wellness programs * Paid Time Off accruals * Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan * Tuition reimbursement * Free on-site parking and train station shuttle * Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center Responsibilities: The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a clinical leadership position. The ANM provides clinical supervision and coordinates unit clinical operations with other departmental disciplines under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager has oversight accountability for patient care and nursing practice on their assigned shift and unit(s). This includes but is not limited to delivering high quality clinical outcomes, positive patient experience and engaging with staff in a consistent and financially responsible manner. The ANM shall act as a leadership extension of the Nurse Manager and shall act in coordination with their specified responsibilities. ANMs shall adhere to all Stamford Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program and provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture. * Supervises the daily delivery of patient care on assigned unit /area. * Executes on all patient experience, safety and patient care protocols including but not limited to patient rounding, staff rounding for compliance and patient safety surveillance. * Supports the activities related to patient throughput and Length of Stay (LOS). * Provides real -time coaching to support clinical effectiveness. * Provides constructive feedback to employees on performance issues, administers initial corrective actions in collaboration with the nurse managers, and participates in monitoring for performance issues. * Collaborates with leadership to support employee engagement and retention. * Makes recommendations on cost savings opportunities. * Prepares schedule of work assignment assuring appropriate coverage on all shifts. * Consistently uses sound financial judgment in managing labor and non -labor resources. * Provides ongoing clinical evaluations of nurses and other direct and indirect patient care providers on assigned unit /area as designated by the Nurse Manager. * Provides support with new personnel on orientation, continuing education, and in- service educational programs. * Participates in interviewing, selecting, and appraising the performance of employees. * Participates in and supports quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives; participates in committees as assigned. * Supports and promotes hospital -wide and unit specific initiatives & goals (e.g., Planetree, Magnet, Joint Commission, Disease specific certifications). * Facilitates communication and collaboration among unit staff and other departments regarding issues related to patient care. Qualifications: * At least 3 years of recent clinical experience * Recent leadership experience * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing * Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required, Master’s Degree preferred. * Current CT RN License * At least 3 years of recent clinical experience * Recent leadership experience * Certification in BLS, ACLS required. NIHSS (obtain by the end of the orientation period) * Clinical specialty or leadership certification strongly preferred. About Stamford Health Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work. Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org [http://www.stamfordhealth.org/]. Like us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StamfordHealth/] and follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/stamfordhosp], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stamfordhealth/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/stamfordhospital], and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/stamford-health]. Why work for Stamford Health? Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate. Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys. With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development. Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations. Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care. We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally. For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides clinical supervision and coordinates unit operations to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and a positive patient experience. This role involves managing staff performance, overseeing daily patient care delivery, and collaborating with leadership to support employee engagement.