Assistant Nurse Manager

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) in Newark is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC). The ANM will supervise nursing care on a shift, support staff, and promote quality and safety for all patients.

The role requires a New Jersey RN license, a Nursing degree, and at least two years of progressive nursing experience, including psychiatric care. This is a fully on-site position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of progressively more responsible nursing experience, one year in the applicable service.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Assures admission nursing assessments and ongoing risk assessments.
• Supervises staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
• Collaborates with treatment teams and families to develop care plans.
• Assists with patient care responsibilities when required.
• Facilitates inter- and intra-departmental communication to coordinate care.
• Interprets nursing concepts for delivering nursing services.
• Plans and implements safe staffing based on the staff plan.
• Respects patient and staff dignity in a professional environment.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient communication

Nursing process

Problem solving

Staff leadership

PC literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN licensure in NJ

Tools

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Job Category

Department

Department UBHC - CRSC Newark

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 ( ANM ) for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center ( CRSC ) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Assistant Nurse Manager ( ANM ) is to be responsible for supervising the provision and management of patient care 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 completion of admission nursing assessment and on‑going risk assessments in accordance with specific unit standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervises staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating delivery of care.
• Collaborates with treatment teams, clients, family and significant others in the development of individualized plans of care, on an as needed basis in an effort to promote wellness and recovery.
• Assists with patient care responsibility when required.
• Facilitates effective communication inter and intra departmentally to coordinate efforts, resolve operations problems and improve quality of patient care.
• Assists in interpreting and translating the theoretical concepts of nursing into the delivery of nursing services for all age groups.
• Plans and implements safe staffing based upon the defined staff plan.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 03C

Salary Details

Salary Details 110,000

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 50.060

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 63.330

Maximum Salary

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.

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Working Hours 40 p/w (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm)

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Rotating

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Health Care Professionals

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to provide psychiatric nursing.
• Ability to relate to patients.
• Ability to use the nursing process.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to direct non-professional staff and the ability to request help as needed.
• Must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Did you graduate from a state accredited School of Nursing program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently licensed to practice 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) of which shall have been in the service to which you are applying?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to provide psychiatric nursing?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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