Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento (SMCS) has two acute care hospital campuses, Sutter General and Sutter Memorial, and has provided health care to residents of Sacramento since 1923. SMCS also includes Sutter Center for Psychiatry, providing psychiatric, mental health and chemical dependency services since 1958, and Sutter Oaks Midtown, a 100-bed skilled nursing facility. With 823 licensed beds, SMCS is not-for-profit and fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. SMCS received a superior rating for overall patient satisfaction on calhospitalcompare.org, a consumer online report card.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Nurse Manager uses leadership skills to manage the patient/family experience, the daily operation of the unit, and staff/human resource aspects through the utilization of critical thinking , teamwork, effective communication, nursing judgment/knowledge/skills according to facility’s policies and standards.
Job Responsibilities:
Quality- Oversees daily operations and staff performance to ensure optimal care to patients’ and family which is collaborative, evidence based and meets national/facility standards to achieve the best possible outcome. Collaborates with unit director to assess, plan, and evaluate unit trends. Service-Oversees daily operations and staff performance to ensure care for patient/family is provided according to the Sutter Difference standards and activities ensuring the best patient/family experience. Collaborates with unit director to assess, plan, and evaluate patient experience trends. Growth-Actively participates and mentors staff in the management of patient/family plan of care throughout the hospitalization to achieve optimal transition and progression toward discharge. Manages resources and demands to achieve optimal patient flow throughout the shift. People-Oversees the coordination of the activities of the health care team in a professional manner according to facility standards promoting a positive work environment. Serves as role model for the health care team. Finance-Ensures utilization of resources to deliver quality care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Community- Promotes a positive relationship between Sutter Health and the community. Ensures a positive learning experience for health care students on the unit.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BS preferred.
Required Experience:
2 years acute care experience-preferred in area of specialty or according to regulatory standards; leadership experience-preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current licensure California RN ; BLS -Health Care Provider; national certification in area of population specialty required within 1 year of role.
Complexity of Work:
Uses leadership and supervisory skills to oversee the patient/family experience, independently leads the practice and prioritization of multiple demands in a ever-changing environment. Must have demonstrated expert nursing skills as well as effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge:
Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills.
