Nurse Manager Assistant - Neuro ICU Stepdown & Telemetry F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township, Neptune City (NJ, NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead and support nursing operations. This role emphasizes collaboration and effective communication, ensuring high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive environment for staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing background, leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a team that values connection and strives to transform healthcare, making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and caregivers alike.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Nursing license required.
• BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years.
• Minimum three years recent nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing strategic plan and priorities.
• Coordinate staffing and support quality and safety outcomes.
• Provide operational support to Nurse leadership.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Nursing Practice

Quality Care

Staff Management

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Current New Jersey Nursing License

ACLS Certification

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

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 support 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 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.

We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO sharing what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center:

Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a professional, registered nurse who is a skilled communicator, collaborator, and authentic leader. The ANM supports the organization in executing 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.

• Interprets, supports, and communicates policies, standards, and procedures.
• Serves as a role model for staff in all aspects of nursing (e.g., professionalism, quality care).
• Assists in identifying cost containment measures by exploring alternative measures of product utilization within the department.
• Serves on-call based on unit requirements.
• Assumes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required.
• ACLS certification required.
• National Certification acceptable to the Magnet Recognition Program and appropriate to current specialty is highly preferred. Certification must be obtained within two years of hire.
• Minimum three (3) years recent nursing experience in the respective specialty or equivalent.
• Prior assistant manager or supervisor experience is highly preferred.
• The ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, and a strong sense of accountability for improving patient and caregiver lives are essential. A focus on teamwork, ongoing education, and delivering high-quality care with a patient-centered approach are also required.

If you believe that the above description aligns with your strengths and capabilities, please apply today!