Assistant Director of Nursing - Tandym

A renowned acute care healthcare facility in northern New Jersey is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to support its acute care team.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: 5-6 months +
• Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, Night Shift, 11pm-7am
• Patient Population: Adults (including some Pediatrics and Adolescents)

Responsibilities:

The ADN Supervisor will:

• Develop and implement division goals; evaluate progress regularly.
• Participate in hiring, supervising, and disciplining staff; provide input on performance appraisals and promotions.
• Manage staffing plans and work schedules to ensure appropriate levels and staffing mix; communicate staffing needs to Clinical Directors.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and recommend improvements in staff competence and patient care.
• Facilitate effective communication and provide necessary information to unit staff for optimal patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identifying patient care issues and implementing corrective measures.
• Investigate and communicate occurrences within the unit.
• Act as a liaison between unit, Clinical Directors, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain patient care quality.
• Maintain departmental reports and records; collect data for regulatory purposes.
• Assist in developing departmental budgets and improving operational efficiency.
• Serve as a resource for clinical and management information.
• Assist in developing fiscal, materials, and human resource management strategies.
• Contribute to cost accounting models for nursing care costs and medical center planning.
• Attend monthly nursing office meetings.

Qualifications:

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing (Registered Nurse).

• Experience:

• Clinical nursing skills and expertise.
• Management experience.
• Experience in Medical/Surgical or Critical Care nursing.

• Licenses & Certifications:

• IV Therapy certification.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).