Nurse Manager: Patient Care & Team Leadership

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks a nursing leader to oversee day-to-day management and long-term planning of patient care, direct and develop staff, collaborate with physicians, and promote a safe, high-quality patient and family experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, transfers, discharges, coordinating staffing and overtime, supervising performance appraisals, quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and responding to emergencies while mentoring staff and

Qualifications

• Experience leading clinical/hospital teams and managing staffing
• Strong communication and collaboration with physicians and staff
• Proven ability to drive quality and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Overseeing coordination and delivery of patient care across the unit, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Monitor staffing, overtime, and budget alignment; ensure productivity targets and payroll accuracy.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide clinical guidance; promote professional development.
• Maintain collaboration with leadership, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission, and health regulations; participate in quality and safety initiatives.
• Respond to emergencies, maintain equipment readiness, and support Magnet accreditation efforts.
• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor and preceptor, and participate in governance activities and unit operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Teamwork

Problem solving

Negotiation

MS Office

Time management

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks a nursing leader to oversee day-to-day management and long-term planning of patient care, direct and develop staff, collaborate with physicians, and promote a safe, high-quality patient and family experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, transfers, discharges, coordinating staffing and overtime, supervising performance appraisals, quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and responding to emergencies while mentoring staff and