Fort Washington Medical Center
Fort Washington Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
As an Assistant Nurse manager you will:
•Assures the delivery of quality department /clinical services in accordance with established hospital and regulatory/accreditation agency standards.
•Implements daily operations, as defined by the care delivery model, for their unit with just in time adjustments to match patient needs with unit resources
•Assists the Manager with the overall operations of their assigned department. this includes and is not limited to: development of department goals and objectives that are consistent with the AHC’s mission and strategic plan, the management of personnel, preparing/monitoring of and accountability for the department budgets.
•Collaborates with physicians and other members of the Health Care Team to assure the delivery of optimum age appropriate patient care.
•Promotes cohesive work teams by actively supporting intra- and inter-disciplinary teamwork, within the department and organization
•Participates in the development of Evidence based Standards of care for clinical area of responsibility. Ensures adherence to standards of care defined by professional and regulatory organizations, and knowledgeable of structure standards.
•Reports significant events such as: near misses; adverse events; patient/family complaints; and any situation that affects the safe delivery of patient-centered care in a timely manner, communicates these events and resolutions to department clinical manager
•Demonstrates positive customer service, fosters positive employee relations and assures that staff adheres to the Customer Service Behavioral Standards. •Promotes a positive and professional image and is a role model, coach, mentor, problem solver and resource for staff and peers.
•Executes all other duties as required
Qualifications include:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an Associate of Science degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Valid Maryland RN license required
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• One year of current Med/Surg experience or related acute care
experience
• Certification in department-specific area within the first year of the position
• Two years’ work experience preferred in department-specific area
Work Schedule:
Full Time Day Shift - 7 am -7 pm, weekend and holiday requirements
#GR8 Nursing
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
403(b) retirement plan
Free Employee parking
Benefits Eligible Positions:
Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans [including health, employer-paid disability and life insurance, PTO]
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with 3 year vesting
Ancillary benefits such as flexible spending, legal and pet insurance to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if needed, may elect to be vaccinated at any community pharmacy or location offering COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
