Assistant Nurse Manager - PACU

Posted:
7/11/2024, 4:43:39 AM

Location(s):
Indiana, United States ⋅ Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Assistant Nurse Manager - PACU

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

                     

Department

Nursing Pacu-Lutheran Hospital

                      

Job Code

F2801E

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

9:30am-6:00pm/8:30am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Located near downtown Cleveland, you will enjoy its wide variety of shopping and dining, proximity to sporting events, and the option of walking or biking to work. While enjoying the perks of being in the heart of Cleveland, you will also work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world  
 

Part of Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital’s Perioperative Services, our Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides nursing care to patients undergoing or recovering from anesthesia. Caregivers in the PACU care for patients who are undergoing various surgeries, including general, orthopedic, spine, lower and upper extremity, urology, podiatry and ophthalmology, and procedures such as knee manipulations and ECT treatments. As an Assistant Nurse Manager, you will support the Nurse Manager with the supervision of RN caregivers and other assigned nursing support caregivers.    
 
 

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:  

  • Thrives in a team environment.  

  • Leads by example.  

  • Has strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.  

  • Can multitask, adapt to change, and take proper actions in a variety of situations.  


This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who is looking to advance their career into a leadership role in a diverse unit with a friendly and positive work environment.  
 

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 


Responsibilities:

  • Provides direction and support to the unit staff and supervises admissions, conducts assessment of patient's needs, and initiates nursing care plans.
  • Evaluates and documents patient progress.
  • Facilitates the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of nursing programs, initiatives and objectives for the unit.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to insure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit. Serves as a liaison between the manager, staff and other areas within the organization.
  • Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.
  • Prepares schedule of work assignments assuring adequate coverage.
  • Participates in and supports quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives.
  • Participates in department and committees as assigned.
  • Assists in orienting new personnel, continuing education and in-service educational programs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
  • Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills; good oral, written and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and organization skills.

Certifications:

  • Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)

  • If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment.
  • Within one year of hire RNs in Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation will achieve and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) with the exception of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs who must achieve and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA)provider status and RNs in the Special Delivery Unit, who must achieve and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
  • ONS Chemo/Bio course completed within two years of hire if employed on units where chemo is administered.
  • If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.

  • In Dedicated Trauma Centers, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC - adult) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC - pediatric) upon hire or within 24 months of beginning work in the Emergency Department.

Complexity of Work:

  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum two year recent clinical nurse experience required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
  • Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
  • Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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