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Assistant Nurse Manager

Rutgers Transportation Services
Plainfield, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026
Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Nurse Manager Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department UBHC - Addiction Services Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education.

UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers.

In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Addictions Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is responsible for supervising the provision and management of patientcare services for an assigned shift or unit on a consistent basis. The ANM serves as a resource for nursing care across the system on an as needed basis and works with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The ANM promotes quality patient care, patient safety and customer satisfaction. The ANM serves as the resource person for staff in explaining and executing policy and procedure. The ANM functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team; participates in quality improvement activities, educational activities and supports research endeavors. The role is consistent with the scope and standards outlined by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Assures the delivery of quality patient care through direct supervision of clinical staff.
  • Facilitates effective communication inter and intra departmentally to coordinate efforts, resolve operations problems and improve quality of patient care.
  • Serves as a resource for all staff in meeting standards of practice.
  • Completes Performance Appraisals per organizational requirements.
  • Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
  • Pursues professional growth and development.
  • Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
  • Performs all responsibilities/duties required by UBHC as defined in the scope of service.
  • Reduces the risk of infection.
  • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 03C Salary Details Minimum Salary 50.060 Mid Range Salary 63.330 Maximum Salary 76.600 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time Working Hours 12p-8p Rotating Weekends Standard Hours 40.00 Daily Work Shift Evening Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Health Care Professionals Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing.
  • Two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in the service to which the candidate is applying.

Certifications/Licenses

  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Possess the following skills: the ability to provide psychiatric nursing, ability to relate to patients, ability to use the nursing process, effective communication skills, ability to problem solve, ability to direct non-professional staff and the ability to request help as needed.
  • Demonstrate strong clinical nursing specialty, excellent communication skills, must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and intermittent physical exertion when performing job activities.
  • Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
  • Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric.
  • Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
  • Exposure to bloodborne
  • pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
  • May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.

Special Conditions

  • May be required to drive to other programs as needed.

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST1291 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Off Campus City Plainfield State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Have you graduated from a state accredited school of nursing?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Do you have two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in the service to which the candidate is applying?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume/CV
  • Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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