Nurse Unit Manager — Operations, Quality & Growth

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a nurse manager to lead the clinical, operational, and financial activities within the department, collaborating with physicians, nursing, management, and other stakeholders to ensure timely patient access to care and high-quality service.

The role emphasizes staffing, budget oversight, performance management, patient satisfaction, safety, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on professional practice and Magnet journey initiatives to advance nursing excellence.

Responsibilities

• 1. Overall Functioning of Unit: Provides oversight and operational support for the coordination and delivery of high-quality patient care 24/7. Leads and facilitates efficient patient flow processes, including admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal resource utilization.
• 2. Budget: Oversees the development, implementation, and management of annual operating, capital, and staffing budgets, ensuring efficient resource utilization and alignment with financial objectives.
• 3. Performance Management: Leads the performance management process by conducting timely introductory and annual evaluations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and individual development plans. Actively participates in strategic talent decisions, including recruitment and separation, while providing ongoing clinical and behavioral coaching to support staff excellence.
• 4. Service: Cultivates a staff-driven experience that prioritizes exceptional service for patients, physicians, colleagues, the community. Actively involves staff in advancing standards of patient care excellence. Embodies and promotes the organization’s vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• 5. Growth: Serves as an effective representative of the hospital and health system within the community, actively seeking opportunities to promote the organization.
• 6. Quality: Ensures the implementation of professional practice standards in alignment with organizational policies and evidence-based guidelines. Maintains compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, OSHA, Joint Commission, and other relevant accrediting bodies. Oversees departmental performance and ensures adherence to patient safety initiatives and regulatory requirements.
• 7. Professional Practice: Promotes shared decision-making and professional autonomy through active participation in a professional governance structure. Maintains engagement with relevant professional organizations. Leads recruitment, retention, and team engagement efforts, fostering a collaborative and supportive departmental culture. Supports the organization’s Magnet journey by advancing nursing excellence and staff empowerment. Facilitates daily huddles to enhance communication, reinforce a culture of safety.

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a nurse manager to lead the clinical, operational, and financial activities within the department, collaborating with physicians, nursing, management, and other stakeholders to ensure timely patient access to care and high-quality service.

The role emphasizes staffing, budget oversight, performance management, patient satisfaction, safety, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on professional practice and Magnet journey initiatives to advance nursing excellence.