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Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Oct 19
Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
  • At least two years of nursing experience is required.
  • Emergency Department experience is required.
  • Applicants must meet all requirements for level IV of the DUHS Career Ladder Program.
  • Current or compact registered nurse licensure in North Carolina is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Crisis Prevention Institute training must be obtained within three months of hire.
  • Knowledge of the scope of practice of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed staff.
  • Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
  • Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and procedure.
  • Ability to assess nursing needs of acutely and chronically ill patients and their families.
  • Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, the healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.
  • Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
  • Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up.
  • Ability to use fine motor skills.
  • Competence in Basic Life Support and any other specialized life support requirements designated by the work area.
  • Ability to record activities and document assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations and reevaluations of patient status.
  • Ability to use a computer and learn new software programs.
  • Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer or paper documentation tools.
  • Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients.
  • Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
  • Ability to remain focused and organized.
  • Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
  • Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
  • Working knowledge of and completion of appropriate Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care.
  • Collaborate and provide leadership in developing standards of care and patient/family and staff education to address the needs of specific populations.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and provide leadership in delivering patient care.
  • Provide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, and other health-related projects.
  • Evaluate, direct, and guide the proper selection, use, care, and control of material resources.
  • Appraise the quality and effectiveness of materials and equipment, and collaborate with appropriate departments on vendor selection and performance feedback.
  • Guide the professional growth of others across the continuum of care through role modeling, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Design orientation modules and provide primary precepting for senior nursing students as needed.
  • Lead departmental, entity, community, or regional/national initiatives focused on improving quality of care for patient populations and developing others.
  • Conduct performance reviews.
  • Recommend personnel actions, including hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
  • Perform other duties related to the work described.
  • Monitor clinical practice and ensure compliance with practice and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with unit or clinic leadership to coach and mentor nursing colleagues, and influence staff recruitment and development.
  • Plan and deliver in-house education sessions or collaborate with subject matter experts to do so.
  • Keep current with evidence-based nursing practices and adult education.
  • Assess staff education needs and partner with the clinical nurse educator and clinical nurse specialist to address unit educational needs.
  • Serve as a superuser for clinical information systems.
  • Communicate information to staff about technology adoption and changes.
  • Facilitate service tickets and troubleshoot efficiency concerns with staff.
  • Provide training and technology education support on the unit.
  • Facilitate adoption of new technology on the unit.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze patient care data, identify trends, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary committees focused on quality and patient safety.
  • Guide and support nursing staff in quality assurance and best practices.
  • Engage in research and innovation initiatives to develop methods and technologies that enhance patient care.
  • Provide leadership at a clinical service unit, departmental, institutional, community, or regional/national level and lead change by seeking creative solutions to improve quality and efficiency in patient care.

About the Company

Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.

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