NICU Nurse Manager Assistant - Leadership in Care

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

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.