Assistant Nurse Manager - CC Adolescent Unit - F/T Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to ensure quality patient care by directing staff in alignment with the plan of care and regulatory standards. The role covers administrative and clinical responsibilities when senior leadership is unavailable.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited RN program, with at least 3 years in psychiatry and 1 year in a leadership capacity, plus active NJ RN licensure and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality care by managing and leading staff per the plan of care and program policies.
• Assumes administrative and clinical responsibility in the absence of the Vice President of Patient Care Services and other administrative personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (RN)

MSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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.

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.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

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