Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager Cardiac Cath Lab FT Days

Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager Cardiac Cath Lab FT Days Baptist Health - 3.4 Homewood, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Nursing policy compliance Collaborate with healthcare professionals Vascular access Direct patient care TNCC Certification Nursing department supervision Nursing Patient flow optimization Medication administration NRP Certification Operations management Healthcare resource management RN License PALS Certification Bachelor of Science Patient assessment BLS Certification Staff scheduling Cardiac catheterization Employee retention Mid-level ACLS Certification Nursing procedure compliance IV insertion RN experience Team management Basic life support Decision making Financial control management Quality improvement Mentoring Bachelor of Science in Nursing Safe environment creation Healthcare team management Healthcare financial management Bachelor's degree in nursing Patient progress monitoring Patient interaction Quality audits 1 year Aseptic technique Patient treatment Patient education Care coordination Procedural Sedation Hospital regulatory compliance Communication skills Staffing management Cath lab Interventional cardiology Patient observation Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Full Job Description Position Summary:

Clinical Assistant Nurse Mananager (CANM) Cardiac Cath Lab Position Summary The Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager (CANM) isresponsible forleading the shift operations within the clinicalsetting to ensure delivery of high-quality care, exceptional customer experience, and optimal patient flow. In conjunction with the Department Nursing Operations Manager and the Assistant Nursing Operations Manager (ANOM); the CANM provides guidance, fosters collaboration, and is responsible for the unit's clinical operations including patient care assignments, customer experience, productivity, and quality outcomes in settings where patients have an advanced illness or injury that routinely requires timely, intense, and complex care to stabilize and support the patient's medical condition. These areas require a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and highly trained team members with advanced skills. A Cath Lab RN/CANM plays a vital role in supporting patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and other interventional procedures. Their duties include preparing patients before procedures by reviewing medical histories, starting IV lines, administering medications, and providing education to ease anxiety. A key responsibility is the safe administration of moderate sedation, which involves assessing the patient beforehand, monitoring level of consciousness, airway patency, oxygenation, cardiac rhythm, and hemodynamic stability throughout the procedure, and documenting responses to medications. During procedures, the nurse assists the cardiologist with sterile technique and equipment, while remaining vigilant for any complications and intervening promptly as needed. Following the procedure, the cath lab nurse is responsible for recovery from moderate sedation, including ongoing monitoring, managing pain or adverse reactions, ensuring the patient returns to baseline status, and providing thorough post-procedure and discharge instructions. Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential expectations for this role.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions Exemplar of the mission, vision, and values of Baptist Health. Participates in shared leadership structure. Manages staffing assignments for oncoming and off going shifts, based on patient acuity and skill set of team members to ensure patient care needs are met. Coordinates patient flow by working directly with the Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners to achieve expected outcomes. Monitors overallstatus of patients within area of responsibility and closely monitors status ofseriously ill patients. Coordinates and/or participatesin the delivery of patient care ensuring compliance with physician orders and established policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Serves as a resource supporting frontline team members and providers as appropriate. Supports clinical collaboration focusing on expected patient length of stay. Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs. Interfaces withpatients and familiesto enhance customer experience by conducting Nurse Leader rounds and investigating and responding to patient/family and physiciancomplaints. Participates in and/or leads safety huddles. Embraces, communicates, and promotes change and problem solving. Assesses equipment needs to ensure staff have the needed equipment for patient care, and they can appropriately utilize equipment. Supports and sustains all leader-driveninitiatives. Assists with retention strategies for new team members that fosters a best place to work environment. Maintains a regulatory ready environment of care. Ensures the appropriate allocation/adjustment of staff, assignment of meal breaks, relief of team members as indicated, etc. Utilizes effective fiscal management skills and financial resources with decision-making. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Leadership Supports strategic imperatives by attending leadership huddles, assisting in new nursing/clinical initiatives, and fostering positive multidisciplinary partnerships through collegial collaboration. Serves as a coach and mentor for the nursing team. Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups. Fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion Promote a safe working environment; support and/or coordinate any follow-up related to WPV occurrences. Appropriate Clinical Practice Knowledge Performance supports the Professional Practice Model. Superior clinical and critical thinking skills for assigned unit/department. Clinical expert and liaison ensuring care is provided congruent with Baptist Health policies and procedures. Performance/Quality Improvement Participates in the collection of unit/department information via audits to identify opportunities for improvement and trends. Promotes high-quality nursingpractice supported by evidence base practice,research, organization, and national standards

Qualifications:

Education/Training Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred. Licensure/Certification Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Certification in area of expertise; preferred. May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population: o Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support(ACLS) o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) o Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) o Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Experience A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; acute care setting preferred.