Position Summary
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies opened in 2006, providing programs and services focused on the unique needs of women and newborns. Specialized care covers all facets of women's health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. The hospital is “Magnet” recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care and is certified in perinatal care by The Joint Commission. Welcoming nearly 14,000 babies each year, the hospital’s 350 beds include 142 neonatal intensive care beds, making it one of the largest neonatal intensive care units under one roof in the country. As a sister hospital with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children, the hospital was included in the 2021-22 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for expertise in Neonatology, and, together with Orlando Health ORMC, was included in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021.
The mission of the Women’s GYN Unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital is to provide a high level of care with an emphasis on clinical excellence and a spirit of service to women with gynecological and obstetrical health care needs.
The Women’s GYN unit is a 30-bed inpatient unit which provides skilled nursing care to women of all ages including but not limited to the following: gynecological and oncological medical and surgical admissions, high-risk obstetrical admissions, high-risk postpartum admissions, as well as antepartum patients up to 22 weeks gestation. The unit is equipped with twenty progressive care beds, and we are able to care for those patients requiring PCU status and/or telemetry monitoring. The nursing team collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team including physicians, social work, case management, physical therapy, dieticians, spiritual care and pharmacists to meet the needs of our patients.
If you are passionate about women’s healthcare, join our team of highly skilled nurses and nursing assistants on the Women’s GYN Unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.
Position Summary
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is responsible for the management of their designated unit/department, including nursing practice and administrative oversight of the area. In conjunction with the Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager, the ANM provides guidance and direction on all aspects of unit operations including customer experience, budgetary performance, human resources activities, shared leadership, and quality outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of new team members for the unit through interviews, peer selection,
and evaluation of candidates.
• Coordinates with the Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager and Human Resources as indicated on corrective
action, progressive discipline, and career advancement.
• Investigates event reports and provides feedback to both Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager and team members.
• Oversight of schedules for the unit to ensure the proper mix of staff are available each shift to provide appropriate patient care.
• Maintains oversight of patient flow and intervenes as indicated to achieve expected outcomes.
cedures.
Other Related Functions
Leadership
• Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups.
• Advocates on behalf of the nursing staff to represent the concerns of patients, families, and staff.
• Implements strategies that promote education, health, and safety.
• Fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrates collaborative and collegial relationship skills, engages staff in decision-making, and exhibits effective conflict resolution skills.
• Role models professional behaviors and serves as a mentor to coach team members and colleagues.
Human Resource Management
• Manages various human resources functions including recruitment/selection process, retention, supervision, coaching and productivity.
• Assists with the clinical evaluation of team members, completes written clinical performance evaluations, and conducts timely team
member assessments.
• Ensures compliance with certifications, licenses, and required education for team members.
• Influences team members to enhance their abilities and promote professional development.
Appropriate Clinical Practice Knowledge
• Performance supports the Professional Practice Model values – clinical excellence and caring practice.
• Superior clinical and critical thinking skills for assigned unit/department.
Performance/Quality Improvement
• Monitors compliance and outcomes to identify issues and trends and leads the team on process/quality improvement
initiatives.
• Ensures practice changes are evidence-based, promote high-quality nursing practice, and are consistent with research, organization, and national standards.
Financial Management
• Manages time and resources efficiently to maximize unit/department productivity.
• Promotes cost effective management of equipment and supplies.
Personal and Professional Accountability
• Participates in activities that promote personal and professional growth and development.
• Maintains active membership in a professional organization.
• Upholds ethical standards of practice.
Qualifications
Education/Training
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate
degree in Business or health-related field preferred.
Licensure/Certification
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population:
o Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
o Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
o Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Experience
Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute setting.
