Asst Nurse Manager

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 176,137,000 - 217,169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension

Professional growth culture

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the NICU. Lead in the absence of the Nurse Manager, mentor staff, coordinate assignments by acuity, and support patient and family communication.

The role requires 5+ years in NICU nursing, a BSN, NY RN license, BLS/NRP, with PALS preferred, and offers growth, pension, and tuition assistance within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• RN with NICU experience in a Level III NICU preferred.
• BSN degree required.
• New York RN license and registration.
• BLS and NRP required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager as well as liaison between physician, patient and family.
• Aids in orientation and mentoring of new employees, and keeps existing staff ready to respond to patient emergencies.
• Coordinate assignments meeting standard of care for patient acuity and organize teams based on Novice to Expert theory.
• Participate in staff development and training while mentoring and serving as a resource person.
• Maintain clinical competency to manage a clinical assignment.
• Retain responsibility for the health and safety of patients and employees.
• Participate with the Nurse Manager in completing performance evaluations, resolving personnel problems, counseling employees, patient experience, and regulatory agency preparedness.

Skills

NICU Passion

Leadership

Mentoring

Staff Coordination

Patient & Family Communication

Education

BSN

New York RN License

BLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Are you exceedingly driven, dedicated, and passionate about caring for your patients? Do you consistently create and nurture meaningful relationships with your team, your patients, and their loved ones. Can you strike the perfect balance of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence?

Then you have what it takes to be a Good Samaritan Nurse. You are at the heart of health.

The Assistant Nurse Manager Will

• Provide leadership and direction for the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager as well as liaison between physician, patient and family.
• Aids in orientation and mentoring of new employees, as well as keeping existing employees in constant readiness to respond to patient emergencies.
• Responsible for the coordination of assignments that meet the appropriate standard of care for patient's acuity to staff and organize teams based on Novice to Expert theory;
• Participate in staff development and training while performing as a mentor and resource person;
• Maintain clinical competency to manage a clinical assignment.
• Retain responsibility for the health and safety of patients and employees.
• Participate with the Nurse Manager in completing performance evaluations, resolving personnel problems, counseling employees, patient experience, and regulatory agency preparedness.

What You'll Bring

• Passion for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• 5+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in the NICU, Level III preferred
• Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

Salary Range

USD $61.47 - USD $75.79 /Hr.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided,

• generous benefits packages
• generous tuition assistance
• a defined benefit pension plan
• a culture that supports professional and educational growth

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.