Assistant Nurse Manager, PACU

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee day-to-day shift operations in an inpatient care unit. This role is vital in ensuring efficient staffing, clinical mentorship, and communication within the Perioperative Services team.

Applicants must be licensed Registered Nurses in NJ and have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred, alongside certifications in BLS and phlebotomy or IV. Experience in nursing is essential, with specific responsibilities including support for staff and management of clinical processes.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Phlebotomy or IV Certification required.
• Two years of nursing experience required, with one year in the relevant service.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shift operations in an inpatient care unit.
• Review daily staffing and shift assignments for efficiency.
• Support staff as a clinical mentor.
• Ensure clinical competencies of staff.

Skills

Clinical mentoring

Staff management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy Certification

IV Certification

Job description

Overview

The primary purpose of the Assistant Nurse Manager position is to provide management of day‑to‑day shift operations of an inpatient care unit. Directly responsible for daily staffing and reviews daily shift assignments to obtain efficiency and eliminate overtime. Is accessible, approachable, and visible to staff; seeks staff input; and serves as clinical mentor. Actively assists staff on routine matters and is first line of response to problem‑solve. Ensures clinical competencies of staff and identifies areas in need of improvement. Communicates pertinent information to Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager functions as a daily board runner to integrate and streamline clinical activities of all members of the Perioperative Services team. The Assistant Nurse Manager of the Operating Room has knowledge of ANA, AORN, Joint Commission, Department of Health Standards of practice, and Patient Bill of Rights. Coaches staff to promote professional growth, maximum productivity, and proficiency.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.


• BLS required and must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS).


• Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required.


• Proficiency in the English language is required.


• Two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in the service to which the candidate is applying.