Assistant Nurse Manager: D4E: Hematology/Oncology – NIGHTS Position Available In Nassau, New York

Job Description:

Malden Bridge, NY, United States Department/Unit:

Hematology/Oncology – D4

E Work Shift:

Night (United States ofAmerica)

Salary Range:

$86,650.99 – $134,309.04 Job DescriptionSummary The Assistant Nurse Manager has responsibility, authority,and accountability for the delivery of patient care within thedefined patient care area on the assigned primary shift of work.

The Assistant Nurse Manager contributes to the goal setting and thedefining of opportunities for each patient care area for which theyare responsible that is consistent with the organizational goalsand strategic nursing initiatives. The Assistant Nurse Managermentors staff for the development of a patient care team thatdemonstrates nursing leadership, professionalism, competency, andquality. The Assistant Nurse Manager is collegial and customeroriented to patients, family, peers, and physicians, as throughputand care coordination is achieved. The Assistant Nurse Manager isan expert in the care of patients within the unit of specialty.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily as outlined in the attached annual competencyassessment. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform thejob’s essential functions.

EDUCATION

A Baccalaureate in nursingdegree is required, a Master’s of Nursing Preferred. Must holdcurrent New York State Registered Nurse registration or eligiblefor licensure in New York State.

EXPERIENCE

Management experiencepreferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Able to communicate effectively atall levels within the organization and with external customers andagencies. Creates a collegial and collaborative environment amongall members of the healthcare team. Articulates clear expectationswith staff and members of the patient care team.

PROFESSIONALSKILLS

Demonstrates responsibility and accountability fordecisions. Utilizes problem-solving and decision making skills.

Coaches and mentors staff.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to identifyproblems, collect data, establish facts, and draw validconclusions. Ability to improve job performance through continuingeducation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described hereare representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feelobjects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speakand hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop,kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move upto 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this jobinclude close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depthperception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Thework environment characteristics described here are representativeof those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee may be subject to infectious materials and chemicals (seeunit specific MSDS information). The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate. This job requires as an essentialfunction that the majority of the time the employee be physicallyon-site as the work cannot be done from a remote location.

OTHERREQUIREMENTS

All job requirements listed indicate the minimumlevel of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary toperform the job proficiently. This job description is not to beconstrued as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities,or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any otherjob-related instructions given by their supervisor subject toreasonable accommodations. Thank you for your interest in AlbanyMedical Center!? Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive toAlbany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners,including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information andother information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.

Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access toinformation is based on a “need to know” and is the minimumnecessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosureshall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed toaccomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent withAlbany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensurethat information is adequately protected from unauthorized accessand modification.