Nurse Unit Manager - Clinical Lead & Operations

Hackensack Meridian Health; Morrell Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead a nursing unit in New Jersey. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily operations, and ensure safe, patient-centered care aligned with evidence-based guidelines.

Strong leadership and emergency nursing background are essential for delivering high-quality care. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the health care team, scheduling, budgeting, and staff development.

Qualifications

• A nursing degree or diploma is required with an active NJ RN license.
• BSN in progress or commitment to completion within three years of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency nursing experience.
• Possible Magnet program certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care per evidence-based practices and standards of care.
• Maintain clear communication with patients, families, and the health care team.
• Ensure patient satisfaction and care experience meet Meridian Health standards.
• Administer medications and titrate with safe documentation technology.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration from admission to discharge.
• Oversee unit operations, scheduling, payroll, and budget needs; may take patient assignments.
• Fill in for Nurse Manager in their absence and support policies and training.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma of Nursing

BSN in progress or willing to acquire within 3 years

NJ State Professional RN License

MSN preferred

Supervisory/charge nurse experience preferred

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead a nursing unit in New Jersey. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily operations, and ensure safe, patient-centered care aligned with evidence-based guidelines.

Strong leadership and emergency nursing background are essential for delivering high-quality care. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the health care team, scheduling, budgeting, and staff development.