Asst Nurse Manager, Psychiatry Geriatric

Under general administrative direction of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager, Patient Care

Services (PCS) is accountable for the delivery of patient care services which supports the strategic plan of

the organization and achieves clinical and service quality objectives, in a clinical unit or care delivery site.

This role is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered, for the competency and performance

of nursing staff, and for designing and maintaining systems to support multidisciplinary team functioning

and continuity of services within a product line, while working in coordination with Nurse Manager. The

Assistant Nurse Manager, PCS also serves as a key participant in organizational project teams and work

groups at the organizational and unit level.

Work Experience

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties

performed by personnel so classified.

Helps to manage and evaluate the system of care delivery and clinical services on one or more

patient care units which helps to meets clinical and service quality objectives alongside the Nurse

Manager.

In collaboration with medical staff leadership, assesses requirements for care delivery

systems to meet changing patient population requirements. Plans strategies and services

to meet clinical program objectives. Communicates long and short-term plans and

objectives to staff under the direction of the Nurse Manager.

Ensures excellence of clinical practice and patient care services, including meeting or

exceeding customer requirements, improving clinical outcomes and achieving

productivity and expense reduction goals. Assures that programs, services and staff

performance meet regulatory requirements and professional standards.

In collaboration with Nurse Manager, supports unit based professional practice

partnership(s) which are designed around the requirements of customers (patient,

physicians and payors) and which involve staff in decision making and unit operations.

Develops effective administrative, coordination and communication systems. Ensures

effectiveness of unit operations alongside the Nurse Manager.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to assess, redesign and continually

improve effectiveness and productivity of clinical programs.

Education and Experience

BSN required. Master’s degree with management coursework preferred. Incumbents are expected to matriculate in an accredited graduate program within one year of their employment and have five years to complete the degree.

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or eligibility for licensure due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.

Benefits

Three years of clinical experience required.

Compensation

Full-Time

Pay Range: $47.00-$70.54

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential

Up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus; restrictions may apply

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