Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.
Primarily responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager with the organization and implementation of day to day unit operations. The Assistant Nurse Manager is also responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and evaluating unit activities for the provision of quality patient care within the framework of the mission, vision and values of Baptist Health. This person demonstrates knowledge and understanding of organizational skills and interpersonal skills. The Assistant Nurse Manager reports to the Nurse Manager and serves as a coach and mentor to the staff. In accordance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures, this person demonstrates the consistent ability to act as a role model by providing direction in the application of the nursing process, quality and performance improvement standards and organizational and departmental goals and objectives. This person would also assist the Nurse Manager with interview and hiring process, disciplinary processes, and performance evaluations.Description

• Valid Alabama RN license required.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
• CPR or BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred, per Specialty area; Minimum 1 year staff nurse experience required.
• Charge Nurse experience required.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows based operating environment.
• Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)