Assistant Nurse Manager - Comprehensive Services Psych Unit - F/T Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead the nursing team in a psychiatric setting, ensuring the plan of care supports patient outcomes and regulatory standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, NJ RN license, and at least 3 years of psychiatric experience with 1 year in leadership, plus strong communication and computer skills. A MSN is preferred.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads staff on assigned shifts to ensure quality care while adhering to the plan of care and regulatory standards.
• Assumes administrative and clinical responsibility in the absence of the Vice President of Patient Care Services.
• Supports program policies and procedures and maintains accreditation readiness.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Clinical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license

MSN degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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.

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.