Assistant Nurse Manager - Neuroscience Unit - F/T Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM), a registered nurse who excels in communication, collaboration and authentic leadership. The ANM supports nursing strategy, participates in unit and hospital decision-making, and provides operational and administrative support to nurse leadership to optimize staffing and care delivery.

A minimum of associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma is required; BSN in progress within three years of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma required.
• BSN in progress within three years of hire (if hired after Feb 2025 this applies).
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in the relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing, throughput, quality and safety outcomes.
• Provide operational and administrative support to nurse leadership.
• Support unit efficiency, staff competency, and corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

BSN in progress within 3 years of hire

MSN preferred

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’salso 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 (ANM) is a professional, registered nurse who is a skilled communicator, collaborator and authentic leader. The ANM supports the organization in the execution of the nursing strategic plan and priorities. The ANM actively participates in unit and hospital decision-making and provides meaningful recognition to others. The ANM provides operational and administrative support to Nurse leadership. This position effectively coordinates staffing, supports throughput, quality and safety outcomes, staff competency, hiring, clinical and staff corrective actions, unit efficiency, quality care and other departmental activities to support the mission, vision and values of Hackensack Meridian Health. The ANM, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, assesses, plans, implements, monitors and evaluates nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system with direct supervision of front-line staff.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after February 2025). Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).
• Minimum 3 years recent nursing experience in respective specialty or equivalent. Exceptions may be made for internal candidates on a case by case basis (i.e. the candidate has a history of hospital administration education/experience).
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• MSN.
• Supervisory or charge nurse experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• National Certification acceptable to the Magnet Recognition Program and appropriate to your current specialty (within two years of hire).