"Assistant Nurse Manager - NICU (Rotational)"

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Centers mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, teaching and research. The Assistant Nurse Manager assists the Nurse Manager in leading a team of care providers cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patients involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs. Through the collaboration with the managers leadership, patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.

Position Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager assists with the planning, organization, direction and evaluation of patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis. The Assistant Nurse Manager is key in operationalizing the Medical Centers mission, values and goals and assists in creating an environment that supports the nursing professional practice model. The Assistant Nurse Manager contributes to the ongoing operations of the Nursing Department. The Assistant Nurse Manager, under the guidance of the Manager, assists in managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area. Ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments/areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services is essential.

Minimum Education Required

Baccalaureate degree in nursing required, Masters in Nursing or related field is preferred. Current Ohio RN license. Two years of clinical experience in patient care setting required. Holds a current certification in nursing administration or area of clinical expertise; or certification must be achieved within the timeline of eligibility. Prior demonstration of leadership skills and relate