Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a professional nurse leader who has daily operational responsibility for a patient care area/department and focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The Assistant Nurse Manager works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager to create and maintain a financially stable unit, and to promote self and staff development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The Assistant Nurse Manager supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members and when assuming a direct care role has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement and evaluate plans of care. He/she applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff. The Assistant Nurse Manager ensures that the Swanson Theory of Caring and patient/family centered care are the foundation for nursing practice and that staff at all levels are involved in allocation of resources, interdisciplinary activities and collaboration.

Qualifications

Required:

• One year as a Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree Nursing - Must obtain a BSN, MSN, or DNP within three years
• Registered Nurse (KY) 

Desired:

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• Master Degree Nursing
• Doctorate Degree Nursing

About Norton Healthcare

At Norton Healthcare, we know our “why.” Each of our nurses, technicians and therapists know why they’re here: to make a difference, together. We rely on each other — through celebration and challenges — to provide quality care to all. What we do isn’t always easy, but the people and teams of Norton Healthcare are what make working here so worthwhile. We respect and value every person at Norton Healthcare. Here, you will experience our inclusive culture and know that you have a place where you belong.With hundreds of facilities that include hospitals, medical offices and other care centers throughout Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana, there are a number of sites and work environments where you can find a home. Explore some of our biggest locations and view open positions to find out where you may find a career opportunity.

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