Assistant Nurse Manager, Progressive Care Unit (PCU 4), Full-time 2nd Shift, VOLOL

Virtua Health; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) / 403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off & sick leave

Life insurance & AD&D

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in the United States is seeking a PCU 4 Focus nurse leader to assist the Nurse Director/Manager in coordinating unit operations and delivering high-quality patient care.

This role emphasizes independent decision-making, performance improvement, and staff coaching to maintain top clinical standards on the unit, including bed flow and interdisciplinary collaboration. The salary ranges from $98,700 to $158,398 annually, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years recent clinical/cath lab experience required.
• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing; NJ RN license with BLS.
• BSN preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Director/Manager with overall unit leadership.
• Coach and counsel staff; participate in performance evaluations.
• Manage day-to-day operations including bed flow and chart checks.
• Support collaboration with other departments and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive performance improvement.
• Coordinate inventory, contracts, and purchasing processes.
• Assist with staffing plans to ensure appropriate nurse coverage.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Clinical supervision

Education

NJ RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

PCU 4 Focus: being Cardiac, HF, LVAD

Summary:

Assists Nurse Director / Manager in the coordination of the clinical/business activities on the units so that optimum quality of patient care is delivered in a cost-effective manner.

Promotes independent decision making and accountability.

Evaluates existing programs and takes strategic approach to creative solutions and change.

Promotes a climate for effective performance.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists Nurse Director / Manager in overall manager/leadership responsibilities for assigned department.
• Assist with coaching and counseling employees to maintain high performance standards, and provides input into performance evaluations. Delegates tasks as appropriate based upon patient need and staff qualifications.
• Maintains day to day operations, including items such as bed flow; where applicable, patient rounding, collaborating with other departments, chart checks, and clinical support. Models appropriate behaviors to support customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates and promotes fiscal responsibility.
• Assists with coordinating inventory consignment and purchasing contracts, billing process/issues and report generating when appropriate.
• Assists with managing staff levels by implementation and coordination of unit staffing for nursing care.
• Monitors quality metrics and facilitates performance improvement activities, by reviewing charts, and coaching staff appropriately.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

2 years recent clinical/cath lab experience required.

Broad knowledge of nursing practice and ability to apply specific skills in nursing intervention.

Competency in management and leadership skills.

Required Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.

BSN preferred in related field.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Current NJ RN license, BLS.

Appropriate certification as required by specialty or regulatory agency.

Annual Salary: $98,700 - $158,398The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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