Nurse Manager Assistant - Ambulatory Surgery - F/T Days

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed.

With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.

It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center :

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Nurse Manager Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes :

The Nurse Manager Assistant is responsible for the delivery of clinical services. Manages clinical and support staff. Responsible and accountable for daily operations to achieve best practice and organizational objectives.

The Nurse Manager Assistant is responsible for implementation of the strategic plan and standards of care and practice in accordance with regulatory requirements within the unit.

S / He develops, coordinates, integrates and oversees inter-disciplinary programs, monitors performance standards and existing practices and designs new systems to improve organizational performance and staff competence.

S / He is responsible for demonstrating leadership, providing staff development, ensuring competence and collaborating with Medical Staff and Senior Management to deliver high quality, cost-effective care across the continuum.

He / she is responsible for the daily operations of the unit with a focus on caring for patients. S / He will have strong knowledge of performance improvement, manage and coordinate the activities of the Nursing Team to ensure patient care is provided in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.

The responsibilities include administrative duties such as scheduling / staffing and payroll. She / he is expected to lead all PI initiatives on nights including PU prevention using Service Provider Reports.

Monitoring performances on an ongoing basis for better clinical outcomes is very important. The ANM acts as an extension of the leadership on nights.

Coaching and counseling as directed by the Nurse Manager and completing performance evaluation for night shift are also part of the responsibilities.

The responsibilities are not limited to the above but expectations will set up as required for the patient population that we serve.

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required
• BSN required. MSN a plus
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS / CPR certification required
• Nationally certified in specialty required (CNOR)
• Demonstrated clinical competence with a minimum of 3 years nursing experience required
• ACLS preferred
• PALS preferred
• 1 year of critical care nursing experience preferred
• Prior Assistant Manager or Supervisor experience highly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Leadership and motivational skills. Critical thinking, program development and project management skills.

Skilled in group facilitation and / or team building is a must

The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!