Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room - F/T Evenings

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support nursing leadership, coordinate staffing and drive quality and safety outcomes.

The ANM will participate in unit and hospital decisions, recognizing staff and ensuring efficient operations to meet patient care goals. The role requires an RN license in NJ, a minimum of 3 years of recent nursing experience in the relevant specialty, and ongoing BSN development within 3 years of hire, with leadership potential and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent nursing experience in respective specialty.
• BSN in progress or willing to acquire within three years of hire.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License; current BLS/ACLS as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing, throughput and unit efficiency in collaboration with Nurse leadership.
• Provide operational and administrative support to nursing leadership and decision-making.
• Ensure quality care, safety outcomes and patient-focused practice; support staff competency and development.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress

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 (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.
• 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)