Assistant Nurse Manager Radiology

Overview

• Assist the Nurse Manager in leading radiology nursing operations and ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Provide leadership and support to staff, fostering professional growth and maintaining high standards of care.
• Collaborate with educators to address unit-specific educational needs and enhance staff competencies.
• Oversee resource allocation, ensuring equitable distribution and alignment with patient care requirements.
• Participate in developing and evaluating patient care protocols and strategic initiatives.
• Work in a fast-paced environment requiring critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Contribute to operational and budgetary management while addressing personnel and patient issues.
• Enhance patient throughput and continuity of care across the organization.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Evaluate and develop staff, ensuring adherence to professional practice standards.
• Monitor and coach staff, serving as a role model for effective communication and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with the CNS/Educator to meet educational needs and maintain care continuity.
• Manage resource allocation, ensuring provider competency aligns with patient needs.
• Facilitate processes to improve patient throughput and organizational efficiency.
• Address operational, budgetary, patient, and personnel issues in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care protocols and guidelines.
• Provide direct patient care, demonstrating clinical expertise and leadership.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in radiology or related areas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross required.
• Preferred 5 years of experience and previous Charge RN experience.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Relevant certifications as determined by position level preferred.