Assistant Nurse Manager - Surgical Services- F/T Day

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Morrell Corners, NJ seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead nursing operations, coordinate staffing, and support clinical excellence. The ANM acts as a collaborator, drives throughput, and supports staff development under Nurse leadership.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, quality outcomes, and active participation in hospital decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• ADN or nursing diploma required.
• BSN in progress within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum 3 years recent OR/nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing and scheduling for the unit.
• Support throughput, quality and safety outcomes.
• Oversee staff competency and performance.
• Partner with Nurse Manager on hiring and corrective actions.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Staff scheduling

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN in progress

RN License (NJ)

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:

1. A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
2. BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
3. Minimum 3 years recent nursing experience in OR or equivalent.
4. 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:

1. MSN.
2. Supervisory or charge nurse experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. Not Applicable