ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- PER DIEM - DAYS

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health at Hackensack Meridian Health leads nursing staff to ensure high-quality care in a supportive environment. This per diem role requires strong communication, leadership skills, and a commitment to a collaborative culture within a nationally recognized healthcare system.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree and NJ State RN License.
• Minimum 3 years psychiatric experience, with 1 year in leadership.
• Excellent communication and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the nursing staff for quality patient care delivery.
• Ensure a safe healing environment for patients and staff.
• Coordinate interventions during emergency situations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Compassion

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Assistant Nurse Manager- Behavioral Health- Per Diem - Days

HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC

• Belle Mead, New Jersey
  
  

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About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health nurses care for patients and their families at every stage of life, 24 hours a day, at bedsides in 9 community hospitals, 4 academic medical centers, a behavioral health hospital, 2 children's hospitals, 2 rehabilitation hospitals, medical offices, and care facilities across the state.

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.

Hackensack Meridian Health is one of the most recognized health care networks in the country for nursing excellence with 7 Magnet designations. In joining our nursing team, you'll work with collaborative colleagues, who are pushing each other - and patient care - to keep getting better.

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What makes a successful Assistant Nurse Manager- Behavioral Health- Per Diem - Days at Hackensack Meridian Health? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Collaborative
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Job Description

• Requisition # 2025-166028
• Shift Day
• Status Per Diem
  
  

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.

The Assistant Nurse Manager is 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
  
  

Compensation

Starting at $59.89 Hourly

HMH 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.

Job Duties

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.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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Benefits

• workplace excellence
• collaborative work environment
• work-life balance
• compassionate nursing culture
• mentoring programs
• substantial tuition reimbursement
  
  

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Eric

Gossar Assistant Nurse Manager, Critical Care Unit

Southern Ocean Medical Center

To be a newer nurse and become an assistant manager of a critical care unit speaks to the opportunities Hackensack Meridian Health can provide. Also, the teamwork and team members I have been exposed to here are second to none."

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