Description

Under direction, to supervise a designated nursing unit on a designated shift or ambulatory care clinic. The Assistant Nurse Manager class consists of a variety of supervisory nursing positions in specialty areas. Positions work under the direction of a Nurse Manager or Ambulatory Services Manager. Positions in this class provide nursing care to patients in the specialty area. They also develop appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the smooth functioning of the assigned unit.

Assistant Nurse Manager would meet the employment standards by possessing a valid California Registered Nurse license and have at least three years experience in area of Critical Care specialty.

There are two current openings at our St. Louise Regional Hospital location.
One opening in the Medical Intensive Unit and one opening in the Progressive Care Unit.

The eligibility list will be used for future openings within this competency area.

The County of Santa Clara owns and operates a Hospitals and Clinics Delivery System that includes Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital. The hospitals and clinics are operated by the County under a consolidated license from the California Department of Public Health. The Hospitals and Clinics Delivery System is part of the broader County of Santa Clara Health System.

Typical Tasks

Assessment

• Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population;
  
• Assesses and identifies learning needs of both staff and patients, and monitors the effectiveness of educational programs developed to meet these needs;
  
• Assesses the quality of nursing care delivered in relation to unit standards;
  
• Assesses the need for support services and materials to facilitate quality nursing care;

Planning

• Collaborates with managers to plan for the development of personnel;
  
• Collaborates with other nursing staff in planning nursing programs and approaches to patient care;
  
• Participates in the development of goals and objectives to facilitate unit functioning;
  
• Participates in the formulation of policies and procedures utilizing staff input;

Implementation

• Identifies and works to resolve issues that affect the quality of nursing services provided;
  
• Serves as a resource person for clarification of administrative policies and procedures;
  
• Promotes effective communication;
  
• Periodically provides direct patient care;
  
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors;
  
• Participates in the interviewing and hiring process;
  
• Collaborates with Nurse Manager and Director to identify need for corrective action of an employee and initiates action appropriate to the Assistant Nurse Manager's level of responsibility;
  
• Identifies patient and visitor and intervenes appropriately;
  
• Collaborates with nursing staff and administration to establish standards of nursing care;
  
• Participates in orientation and ongoing educational programs for staff;
  
• Implements new programs and approaches to patient care;
  
• Utilizes appropriate management techniques to direct and support staff;

Evaluation

• Participates in the evaluation of the quality of nursing service delivered by the department;
  
• Reviews policy and procedures and makes recommendations;
  
• Participates in employee evaluation process; writes evaluations on staff, and reviews with each employee in a timely manner;
  
• Evaluates own personal performance, leadership abilities, and attainment of established goals.

Employment Standards

Graduate of an approved nursing program (preferably BSN), currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California and sufficient education and experience which demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above.

Experience Note: A qualified applicant would typically have at least three years experience in area of specialty.