Nursing Manager - Surgery and Education

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a Nursing Manager for Surgery and Education in Westwood, NJ. The role leads Surgical Services with a focus on education, quality, safety, and regulatory readiness.

The position collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practice and workforce development. Requires RN license, CNOR (or within 12 months of hire), ACLS, BLS, and 5+ years perioperative nursing plus 2+ years leadership/education experience.

Qualifications

• RN license current
• CNOR certification or must be attained within 1 year of hire
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer to role
• 5+ years of perioperative nursing experience
• 2+ years of leadership, educator, or professional development experience

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for operational, clinical, and educational functions of Surgical Services.
• Advance quality outcomes, patient safety, workforce development, and regulatory readiness through leadership and resource management.
• Align departmental performance with organizational objectives while promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
• Partner with physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve operational and clinical excellence

Skills

Leadership

Educator

Perioperative nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Nursing Manager - Surgery and Education in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

• The Mgr Surgical Services & Education provides strategic leadership for the operational, clinical, and educational functions of Surgical Services.
• This position advances quality outcomes, patient safety, workforce development, and regulatory readiness through effective leadership and resource management.
• The role aligns departmental performance with organizational objectives while promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
• The position serves as a key partner to physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams in achieving operational and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• 5+ years of perioperative nursing experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, educator, or professional development experience.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification or must be attained within 1 year of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in community hospital or acute care surgical services.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

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