Assistant Nurse Manager- Behavioral Health- Per Diem - Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee staff and ensure quality patient care. Responsibilities include managing nurses, monitoring patient safety, and acting as a liaison for compliance. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, along with relevant certifications. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package while contributing to transformational healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and RN program graduate required.
• Min 3 years psychiatric experience with 1 year in leadership.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient care to ensure safety.
• Acts as liaison for admissions and compliance.
• Supervises nursing staff and resolves conflicts.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

MSN Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe 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.

TheAssistant Nurse Manageris responsible for ensuring quality care by managing and leading the staff in a manner consistent with the plan of care, the mission and scope of service of Carrier, program policy and procedure and the regulatory standards of accreditation policies on their respective shifts. Assumes administrative and clinical responsibility in the absence of the Vice President of Patient Care Services and other administrative personnel.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assures patient care is provided within a safe and healing environment in the least restrictive manner
• Promotes a culture and environment of safety, respect, and trust for patients, families and staff.
• Acts as liaison with Access staff on appropriateness of admissions and EMTALA compliance.
• Directs and/ or coordinates interventions necessitated by emergency situations, responsible for clinical and administrative supervision of nursing staff during the respective shift.
• Obtains emergency medications and supplies from Pharmacy night cabinet in the absence of pharmacist
• Assists with chart reviews and audits to ensure compliance with regulation and standards per policies and procedures.
• Supervises and maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic work/patient care environment.
• Monitors, investigates and provides feedback on all environmental and safety hazards per policies and procedures with relevant personnel.
• Acts as an ombudsman for the hospital when responding to inquiries and crisis calls from patients, families, staff and community. Initiates appropriate action and provides documentation for follow-up. Reports relevant concerns to the Administrator on call.
• Resolves conflicts that may arise with patients, families, and staff in a diplomatic manner.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree and graduate of an accredited RN program
• Minimum of 3 years psychiatric experience and 1 year in a leadership capacity
• Completes mandatory educational requirements for position and maintains professional licenses and certifications
• Seeks opportunities for professional self-development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• MSN Degree

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• Valid Driver's License from a USA state
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 90 days of entering position
• ANCC Cardiac/Vascular Nurse Certification

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Certification
• IV Therapy

Starting Minimum RateStarting at $59.89 Hourly Job Posting DisclosureHMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.