Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

The Nurse Manager Assistant will bea supportive nurse management resource to the nursing department inthe MICU. S/He will workwith the nurse leadership team to create and support the goals of the organization.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a professional, registered nurse who is a skilled communicator, collaborator and authentic leader. The ANM supports the organization in the execution of the nursing strategic plan and priorities. The ANM actively participates in unit and hospital decision-making and provides meaningful recognition to others. The ANM provides operational and administrative support to Nurse leadership. This position effectively coordinates staffing, supports throughput, quality and safety outcomes, staff competency, hiring, clinical and staff corrective actions, unit efficiency, quality care and other departmental activities to support the mission, vision and values of Hackensack Meridian Health. The ANM, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, assesses, plans, implements, monitors and evaluates nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system with direct supervision of front-line staff.

• Interprets, supports, and communicates policies, standards and procedures.
• Serves as a role model for staff in all aspects of nursing (i.e. professionalism, quality care).
• Assists in identifying cost containment measures by identifying alternative measures of product utilization within the department.
• Serves on-call based on unit requirements
• Assumes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing is required. MSN a plus
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required
• ACLS is required
• Current CCRN required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated clinical competence with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
• 5 years of Critical Care nursing experience highly 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 needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our team members, 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!

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