Assistant Unit Director Neuro TCU

Dept Description:
15M has 24 beds primarily for Neurosurgery and Neurology patients (pre/post op, ICU transfers, and direct admits). There is Centralized Cardiac Telemetry and Centralized Continuous Pulse Oximetry capability. Patients may require cardiac and respiratory monitoring, frequent assessments, and specialized treatments that do not require critical care. 15M also admits overflow from other service lines.
• Neurological: CVAs/strokes, seizure disorders, altered mental status, encephalitis, neuromuscular disorders, TIAs, and intractable migraines.
• Neurosurgical: Craniotomies for tumors, acoustic neuromas, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, and seizure disorders. Transsphenoidal surgeries for pituitary tumors, and stereotactic biopsies. VP (ventriculo- peritoneal) shunts and lumbar drain placements; and select EVDs.
• Neuro-Interventional: Cerebral angiograms and embolizations.
An interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, therapists, and Case Managers work together to care for, to rehabilitate to improve outcomes for an optimal discharge to home or other health care setting.
Job Function Summary:
Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others.
Custom Scope
Supervises staff involved in providing neuroscience specialty, clinical patient care. Assists in ensuring the quality of patient care delivery in a specific patient care area and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. May assume full responsibility for the unit in delegated areas and in the absence of the manager.
Required qualifications:
Recent, within the past 5 years, RN experience in an inpatient Neuro Transitional Unit
Recent administrative oversight in an inpatient Neuro Transitional Care Unit e.g. previous as an Assistant Nurse Manager, charge nurse or similar role.
Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and mutliple priorities involved with a patient care unit.
In depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies.
Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources matters and employee performance. Provides input to decision-makers on human resources matters.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies.
Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner. Prepares and presents a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals.
Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments.
Preferred qualifications:
Master's Degree preferred.
Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification
CNRN, SCRN or PCCN
Education/License/Certifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
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of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
20
YSupervises and coordinates department operations, resolves system issues, advises on work methods, manages scheduling based on patient census and acuity, and ensures compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.
10
Y
Serves as a resource to nursing staff on patient care clinical issues, new policies, and technology. Keeps staff informed of changes in policies, procedures and external regulations.
10
YMonitors services provided by support departments and collaborates to improve utilization and efficiency.
10
YEvaluates subordinate staff and participates in decision-making on hiring, salary actions, terminations, performance ratings, and other human resources matters. Orients new employees to nursing responsibilities within the practice.
10
YPromotes a climate of effective teamwork, communication and collaboration.

Skills
Patient Care, Documentation