Associate Nurse Manager- CICU at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org) .

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org .

Job Description

The associate nurse manager (ANM) position is responsible for collaborating with the nurse manager (NM) in all aspects of operational and administrative support of nursing associates and expanding nursing leadership presence in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The CICU cares for patients with congenital or acquired heart disease. Responsibilities in partnership with the NM, include planning, development and utilization of human and material resources to meet departmental needs. The ANM role includes people management, performance management, on-boarding of new associates, and influencing the professional development of team members. The ANM is responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement and identifying opportunities to improve services, consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation. The ANM will ensure evidence-based care delivery and benchmarked quality patient service and outcomes. The ANM will serve as a resource and role model to optimize front line leadership for the patient care team.

The ANM is responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement and identifying opportunities to improve services, consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation. The ANM will ensure evidence-based care delivery and benchmarked quality patient service and outcomes. The ANM will serve as a resource and role model to optimize front line leadership for the patient care team.

Position Responsibilities

• assists in systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• provides daily clinical and operational supervision in partnership with the Nurse Manager.
• demonstrates knowledge of current professional practice standards, laws, and regulations that affect the care of children and families.
• contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and other health care providers.
• works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate the management of patient care
• contributes to nursing and pediatric health care through the application of evidence-based practice.
• adheres to budgetary plans.
• assists the Nurse Manager in providing a professional work environment.
• provides and supervises care guided by the Professional Code of Ethics for Nurses.

• BSN required
• Must be CPR certified by the American Heart Association. PALS & ACLS preferred
• CCRN certification preferred
• Experienced pediatric intensive care nurse of 3-5 years required
• Leadership experience preferred