Assistant Nurse Manager - Prep & Recovery/Pre-Admission Testing

Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview:

Nurse Manager will provide daily operational oversight while working alongside colleagues and physicians to reach optimal outcomes. Provides and integrates clinical leadership and management of patient care, consistent with the philosophy and goals of the institution, department of nursing, and clinical service; develops and sustains an environment of excellence in patient / family service, growth and development of staff, and application of evidenced-based practice. The Assistant Nurse ManagerThe Assistant collaborates with leadership to enhance patient experience, quality outcomes, nurse retention and recruitment, staff scheduling, and financial stewardship. The Assistant Nurse Manager plays a crucial role to ensure unit compliance for all Joint Commission patient care standards

What you'll do:

• Demonstrates and promotes effective communication, respect and recognition to team members with consistent action toward a comfortable culture to result in nurse retention
• Assist with selecting, orienting, educating, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and evaluation of staff with Nurse Manager/Director consistent with principles of a caring, fair, and professional work environment
• Ensures staff are well trained and familiar with all aspects of patient care
• Assists leadership team by partnering with employees who are in an action plan or need to
• improve in the function of their roleNo more than 5-8 concise responsibilities
• Responsible for participating in shared decision-making within the established annual unit
• budget and for making recommendations and decisions which promote the cost-effective allocation of resources
• In collaboration with the Unit Manager, responsible for the consistent implementation and monitoring of organizational policies, goals and standards within the unit Monitors productivity and coaches staff into flexibility
• Present new processes and/or information to the nursing staff and collaborates with the Unit Manager and Clinical Educator regarding education, to identify educational needs and learning situations for nursing staff
• Upholds all job responsibilities of a Registered Nurse and Team
• Shift options may include 5-8hr or 4-10hr working shifts. Specific hours will flex based on surgical schedule and staffing needs between the hours of 7a-7p. There is a call expectation - max of 4 call shifts in working 6-week block.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• New York State Registered Nurse licensure
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Will obtain BLS during introductory period, ACLS

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job

Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.