Assistant Nurse Manager Radiology

Overview

• Support radiology nursing operations by assisting in leadership, ensuring patient safety, and driving quality outcomes in a collaborative healthcare environment.
• Foster professional growth among staff while maintaining high standards of care and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with educators to address unit-specific training needs and enhance staff competencies effectively.
• Oversee resource allocation to ensure alignment with patient care requirements and equitable distribution.
• Contribute to developing and evaluating patient care protocols and strategic initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Participate in operational and budgetary management while addressing personnel and patient concerns.
• Enhance patient throughput and continuity of care across the radiology department and organization.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

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

Job Requirements

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