AdventHealth Clinical Leader Professional Excellence Program

THE Assistance Nurse Manager (ANM) Professional Excellence Program models the American Organization of Nursing Leadership (AONL) (2022) Nurse Leader competencies as the foundation for the activities that award points.

Nurse clinical leaders, such as assistant nurse managers, provide the essential link between the administrative strategic plan and the point of care. The clinical leader is responsible for creating safe, healthy environments that support the work of the health care team and contribute to patient engagement. Their role is essential in creating a professional environment and fostering a culture where interdisciplinary team members are able to contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally. The clinical leader competencies are based on the Nurse Leader Core Competencies which provide the framework for the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with effective leadership–from first time leaders to experienced executives. The core competencies encompass the breadth and depth of the nursing leadership specialty, across health care settings and leadership roles. AONL (2022)


Categories:

  1. Professionalism – Holds self and others accountable for professional development and advocates for healthcare quality.
  2. Relationship Management – Develops and fosters relationships across the care continuum to build alliances and strategic partnerships to achieve common goals.
  3. Business Skills – Supports financial health particularly as it is influenced by nursing and other clinical decisions and outcomes; Utilizes multiple sources of evidence-based data in goal setting and decision-making and ensures the presence of a safe and healthful work environment, promoting self-care and empowerment.
  4. Healthcare Environment – Transforms care delivery models and environmental design to ensure the delivery of safe patient care that is evidence-based, accessible and affordable to all. Leads/translates evidence-based research into practice. Aligns organizational strategies informed with current developments in health care economics, policy, and legislation.
  5. Leadership - Provides visionary thinking to build a shared vision that is articulated to others and influences others to translate vision into action. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
  6. Exemplary Self Care - Models and promotes whole person care through self-care practices.

2025 ANM PEP Level Requirements

ANM2 Requirements

  • ADN, ASN, Diploma in Nursing, or BSN or Enrolled in BSN
  • 5 points in Professionalism category
  • 4 points in Relationship Management category
  • 2 points in Business Skills category
  • 5 points in Healthcare Environment category
  • 5 points in Leadership category
  • 4 points in Exemplary Self-Care category
  • 3 flex points from any category
  • Total points required: 28

ANM3 Requirements

  • Enrolled in BSN with current National Nursing Certification or BSN with current National Nursing Certification or Enrolled in Master's degree program
  • 6 points in Professionalism category
  • 5 points in Relationship Management category
  • 3 points in Business Skills category
  • 6 points in Healthcare Environment category
  • 6 points in Leadership category
  • 4 points in Exemplary Self-Care category
  • 4 flex points from any category
  • Total points required: 34

ANM4 Requirements

  • BSN with current National Nursing Certification and enrolled in an Master's degree program or Master's degree
  • 7 points in Professionalism category
  • 6 points in Relationship Management category
  • 4 points in Business Skills category
  • 7 points in Healthcare Environment category
  • 7 points in Leadership category
  • 4 points in Exemplary Self-Care category
  • 5 flex points from any category
  • Total points required: 40

ANM5 Requirements

  • Master's degree with current National Nursing Certification or DNP degree or PhD in Nursing
  • 9 points in Professionalism category
  • 7 points in Relationship Management category
  • 5 points in Business Skills category
  • 8 points in Healthcare Environment category
  • 8 points in Leadership category
  • 4 points in Exemplary Self-Care category
  • 6 flex points from any category
  • Total Points required: 47