Assistant Nurse Manager - APCS (Galveston) **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2406122 **REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** + Bachelor’s degree in Nursing + Three years clinical experience **REQUIRED** **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:** + Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas + Certification in nursing specialty or administration **JOB SUMMARY:** The Assistant Nurse Manager assists the Nurse Manager in the achievement of the patient care unit(s) goals and objectives. This position works in a supportive manner as a resource for the patient care unit(s) and as a representative for the Nurse Manager. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated patient care unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff. + Performs integral quality (length of stay, mortality, readmission, case mix index, patient satisfaction, hospital acquired conditions etc.) functions to support the hospital’s patient-centered and high value core efforts. + Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement and risk management programs at the patient care unit(s) level. + Demonstrates a commitment to quality and excellence. Problems are solved through critical evaluation of data-based information and continuous improvement efforts that lead to effective quality-based information and outcomes. Accurately identify and diagnose an issue, identify alternatives, implement a plan, and evaluate and communicate results. + Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care unit(s). + Demonstrates a commitment to courteous, sincere, and sensitive customer service. + Presents a positive and caring attitude in all interactions with patients, visitors, staff and physicians. Remains patient, tolerant and accepting of diversity. Presents a positive image of himself/herself and of UTMB in all personal and telephone interactions. + Facilitates the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of special projects, programs, and research as assigned. + Communicates with staff at all levels of the institution in a professional manner. + Interprets to staff the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the patient care unit(s), department, and organization. + Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance. + Participates in the hiring process to ensure appropriate staffing for the department. + Mentors staff and objectively evaluates and documents performance, taking corrective action as appropriate. + Provides feedback for employee performance evaluations according to established timelines. + Serves as a liaison to the Nurse Manager and may act as Nurse Manager in the absence of Nurse Manager. + Utilizes Assessment and Evaluation Strategies-Utilizes a variety of strategies for the assessment and evaluation of learners in a variety of settings, as well as domains of learning. Analyzes assessment and evaluation data to improve professional development activities. **MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:** + May share 24/7 accountability for assigned units with Nurse Manager(s). + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. + Performs related duties as required. **SALARY RANGE:** Salary commensurate with experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation