Job Description
The Assistant Patient Care Manager (A-PCM) supports the patient care manager (PCM) whose human resource span of control exceeds acceptable UKHCstandards. He/She will provide supervision, coaching, mentoring and opportunities for growth to nursing staff and assist in the day to day management of the nursing unit(s). The A-PCM assists with scheduling, payroll management, monitoring of staff competencies, evaluation of staff performance, and special projects as assigned by the PCM. He/she will serve as the manager for clerical staff as appropriate on the assigned unit(s). Increased supervision and staff coaching/mentoring is associated with decreased staff turnover and improved patient outcomes.
Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff. Must be able to move about in a complex physical environment.
Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff. Must be able to move about in a complex physical environment.
Qualifications
BSN
1.5 yrs
Registered Nurse (RN)
3-4 years of clinical / management experience
BLS plus unit specific competencies/certifications such as PALS, ACLS, etc
Schedule
Must work 40 hours per week; Day, evening, night. With some weekend call and holidays required.
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