Duke Regional Hospital offers the personal touch and hometown feel of a community hospital while serving as an essential arm of internationally recognized Duke University Health System. Duke Regional has served Durham, Orange, Person, Granville and Alamance counties for more than 45 years. To be successful at caring for our community and have a strong reputation among patients who seek our care, we have 3,500 team members who work together to provide exceptional, compassionate and equitable healthcare 24/7. We are a place of learning and acceptance for team members just starting their careers, as well as an institution of family culture and professional development for employees who have served for decades in our hospital units. Duke Regional has 388 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services. We also offer care at our Duke Rehabilitation Institute, Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center, Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon, Health Services Center, and Duke Behavioral Health Center North Durham. In fiscal year 2021, Duke Regional Hospital admitted 16,422 patients, performed 18,152 surgeries and welcomed 2,673 babies into the world. U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Regional Hospital as #9 in North Carolina and #4 in the Raleigh-Durham area for 2021-22. The Human Rights Campaign consistently names us a Healthcare Equality Leader, and we are a Joint Commission-accredited and Magnet-designated hospital.
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Assistant Nurse Manager, RN - Duke Regional Hospital - Mother Baby Unit- Days/NightsDuke University Health System-
Duke Regional Hospital seeks to hire an Assistant Nurse Manager, RN who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
Department Profile:The
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Duke Regional Hospital provides a personalized birth experience in a safe, comfortable environment. We deliver more than 2,500 babies each year and work closely with you to make sure you have the birth experience you choose.
Duke Regional Hospital is recognized as one of the best hospitals for maternity care in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report for 2021. The recognition is due to our low rates of C-section in people at low risk for pregnancy complications and other factors.
Our unit is comprised of 33 beds and provides care for obstetrical (of child bearing age) and gynecological patients. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.
Ideal candidates will be able to provide leadership support as a part of a multidisciplinary team in a shared governance environment and have a passion for developmental and family-centered care.
Preferred Experience: Related experience in a Women's Service Line unit.Charge RN, demonstrated leadership in unit activities, strong communication skills, flexibility, leadership experiences, independent worker able to drive their own committees and independent work.
Work Hours & Shifts:Full Time: Days/Nights 50% Clinical 50% administrative; 40 hours per week (including weekends). Call as needed.Duties and Responsibilities of this LevelDuties and responsibilities include those required of the clinical nurse, preceptor, and charge nurse role. In conjunction with nurse manager, the assistant nurse manager will plan, coordinate clinical requirements for staff and ensure all CBO and CBE requirements for staff are current.
Plan and assist with coordination of unit staff schedules and submit for manager approval.
Coordinate clinical training requirements with staff regarding equipment and supplies.
Consult with preceptors and orientees on a regular basis to provide support and determine how orientation should proceed on an individual basis.
Assist NMO in preparation, oversight, maintenance and monitoring of budget utilization
Collaborate with the manager for issue resolutions and projects to improve work flow processes throughout the department utilizing a proactive approach.
Collaborate with different departments (pharmacy, radiology, lab, registration) to resolve issues and improve work flow processes throughout the department.
Participate with the nurse manager in the interview process and selection of new staff.
Oversee various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
Mentor/coach staff to enhance their professional development.
Assess the performance of assigned new hires and orientees including entry level nurses, nursing care assistants and health unit coordinators; provides ongoing feedback and coaching.
Understand and communicate potential clinical equipment or supply issues to appropriate support team members (Materials, Biomed, Sterile Processing, etc.).
Mentor and monitor the preceptors for all new employees.
Facilitate provision of clinical/education updates and skill check-offs to entire staff on a regular basis.
Provide immediate support or education on policy, procedures, equipment and supplies as needed.
Responsible for learning, implementing and teaching new technology/procedures.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance as needed to facilitate patient care.
Round on patient and families to validate services are provided consistently within expected standards; provide service recovery as needed.
Model and support the value of diversity in the workplace
Give assistance and/or direction to staff to facilitate quality patient flow.
Supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patient care area.
Provide oversight and support to charge nurse to ensure staffing needs/assignments are made according to workload, staff competency and scope of practice. Delegate responsibilities within the scope of practice and validated competencies in order to meet the workload demands of the shift.
Facilitate participation of unit- based staff on department and organization wide councils/committees.
Facilitate assignments that support learning for the orientee or nurse learner.
Promote an atmosphere of open communication that facilitates staff input into decision-making, resolution of conflict, and collegiality among all health team members.
Communicate in an effective, professional manner.
Support activities needed to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and compliance with clinical patient care standards and established policies and procedures.
Review and provide appropriate follow up/communication on SRSs related to their team or patients in conjunction with NMO.
Facilitate and encourage staff participation in departmental and hospital committee and council meetings.
Attend departmental and hospital committee meetings as assigned.
Coordinate, facilitate, participate or direct departmental projects with follow-through and appropriate follow-up.
Other projects and duties as directed by the department manager.
Required Qualifications at this Level Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.
Experience: Three years of experience in nursing practice.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina. BCLS certification is required.
Must obtain a nursing leadership certification within two years of hire of appointment.
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