Assistant Nurse Manager - SICU and Cardiothoracic

1. Clinical Practice

• Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with Nursing Practice Guidelines.
• Supports staff participation in Shared Governance, nursing committees, and organizational councils.
• Maintains current knowledge of professional and clinical best practices and integrates evidence‑based resources into patient care.
• Collaborates with leadership to support staff development, including nursing research, certification, and professional organization involvement.
• Demonstrates the clinical skills required to provide safe, high‑quality direct patient care when needed.
• Assigns staff appropriately based on patient acuity and team skill mix.

2. System Coordination

In collaboration with the Nurse Manager:

• Aligns departmental goals with the organization’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to solve problems, improve processes, and integrate services.
• Supports change initiatives and contributes actively to departmental improvements.
• Demonstrates flexibility and prioritizes workflow to meet departmental needs.
• Ensures timely, effective communication with staff and leadership.
• Facilitates patient flow using appropriate hospital systems and collaborates with the Nursing Supervisor.

3. Quality Improvement

• Monitors compliance with regulatory standards and standards of care.
• Reviews quality outcomes and collaborates with staff and leadership to improve patient results (e.g., NDNQI, Core Measures).
• Works with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient satisfaction, compliance, and clinical outcomes.
• Identifies, measures, and improves key processes to support continuous quality improvement.

4. Human Resource Management

• Partners with the Nurse Manager to recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff.
• Participates in performance evaluations and ensures proper orientation, competency assessments, and continuing education.
• Supports staff development by promoting learning opportunities and recognizing achievements.
• Fosters an inclusive environment sensitive to diverse patient and staff needs.
• Coaches and supports staff by addressing issues and removing barriers.
• Communicates staffing concerns to leadership and manages appropriate delegation.
• Coordinates unit scheduling and staffing plans.

5. Budget & Resource Management

• Implements cost‑effective staffing strategies.
• Ensures efficient use of resources while maintaining high‑quality patient care.
• Promotes staff awareness of cost‑effective practices and supports unit budget maintenance.
• Manages staffing systems (e.g., ANSOS) to ensure accurate payroll and staffing data.
• Monitors expenses and identifies opportunities for cost savings.

6. Professional Growth & Self‑Development

• Seeks feedback, practices self‑reflection, and applies constructive guidance.
• Engages in ongoing professional development, education, and professional association activities.
• Maintains required continuing education, certifications, and documentation.
• Supports organizational and community initiatives.

7. Organizational Expectations

• Embodies Lahey Clinic’s Mission, Guiding Principles, and organizational values.
• Complies with all policies, procedures, and departmental expectations.
• Demonstrates professionalism, service excellence, and effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Participates in required training, quality improvement activities, and department meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet patient and departmental needs.