Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room - F/T Evenings

IntelliResume; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support the nursing strategic plan and priorities. This role suits authentic leaders who communicate clearly and collaborate across the care team in a busy hospital setting.

You will participate in recruitment and retention efforts, lead or contribute to unit goal development aligned with hospital aims, oversee performance evaluations, manage orientation, and drive evidence‑based practice projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or diploma required.
• BSN in progress or willing to acquire within three years of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of recent nursing experience in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Participate with recruitment and retention strategies.
• Assist with unit huddles and leader rounding with employees.
• Participate in unit goal creation reflective of hospital goals.
• Lead or participate in evidence-based practice projects or research.
• Resolve conflicts and facilitate constructive resolutions.
• Complete employee corrective action plans/counseling as necessary.
• Prepare and conduct periodic performance evaluations for staff.
• Monitor unit orientation process for all roles as necessary.
• Optimize the patient and family experience of care.
• Lead or conduct root cause analysis investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or diploma

BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within 3 years

Job description

About This Role

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a professional registered nurse who supports the execution of the nursing strategic plan and priorities. This role is ideal for skilled communicators and collaborators who are authentic leaders in the healthcare setting.

Highlights

• Pay: $133,120/year
• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Evening shift

What You'll Do

• Participate with recruitment and retention strategies.
• Assist with unit huddles and leader rounding with employees.
• Participate in unit goal creation reflective of hospital goals.
• Lead or participate in evidence-based practice projects or research.
• Resolve conflicts and facilitate constructive resolutions.
• Complete employee corrective action plans/counseling as necessary.
• Prepare and conduct periodic performance evaluations for staff.
• Monitor unit orientation process for all roles as necessary.
• Optimize the patient and family experience of care.
• Lead or conduct root cause analysis investigations.

Requirements

Education

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire

Experience

• Minimum 3 years recent nursing experience in respective specialty

Licenses & Certifications

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification required
• National Certification acceptable to the Magnet Recognition Program preferred

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to advance their mission of transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change.