Assistant Nurse Manager - OB-MED/SURG 3A - F/T Days - Hackensack Meridian Health
Old Bridge, NJ
About the Job
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.It’salso about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring quality care by managing and leading the staff in a manner consistent with the plan of care, the mission and scope of service of Carrier, program policy and procedure and the regulatory standards of accreditation policies on their respective shifts. Assumes administrative and clinical responsibility in the absence of the Vice President of Patient Care Services and other administrative personnel.
+ Monitors and assures patient care is provided within a safe and healing environment in the least restrictive manner
+ Promotes a culture and environment of safety, respect, and trust for patients, families and staff.
+ Acts as liaison with Access staff on appropriateness of admissions and EMTALA compliance.
+ Directs and/ or coordinates interventions necessitated by emergency situations, responsible for clinical and administrative supervision of nursing staff during the respective shift.
+ Obtains emergency medications and supplies from Pharmacy night cabinet in the absence of pharmacist
+ Assists with chart reviews and audits to ensure compliance with regulation and standards per policies and procedures.
+ Supervises and maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic work/patient care environment.
+ Monitors, investigates and provides feedback on all environmental and safety hazards per policies and procedures with relevant personnel.
+ Acts as an ombudsman for the hospital when responding to inquiries and crisis calls from patients, families, staff and community. Initiates appropriate action and provides documentation for follow-up. Reports relevant concerns to the Administrator on call.
+ Resolves conflicts that may arise with patients, families, and staff in a diplomatic manner.
+ Provides direction and supports staff regarding ethical issues as raised by patients, their families and/or staff, including privacy and confidentiality of information.
+ Understands and adheres to Joint Commission, CMS and State laws and regulations.
+ Understands and adheres to organizations' health and safety requirements.
+ Understands and adheres to organizations' and department's HR and administrative policies and procedures.
+ Ensures that staff have sufficient resources necessary to accomplish their objectives and fulfill their responsibilities.
+ Reviews schedule on shift basis and makes staff adjustments in relation to census and acuity levels.
+ Mentors, coaches and motivates staff regarding performance and appropriate behaviors and conduct, in a timely and positive manner.
+ Sets the example concerning punctuality and presentation of a professional image.
+ Assigns priorities in tasks and delegates as appropriate. 20. Interviews and selects nursing staff as requested.
+ Analyzes staff training needs and ensures that staff receives appropriate training, including new hire/ transfer orientation, in services, and computer training.
+ Demonstrates flexibility to meet staffing needs.
+ Encourages and coaches staff concerning educational opportunities and their professional growth within the organization.
+ Assists Staff Education to ensure that unit staff are 100% compliant with mandatory corporate training and completes required documentation when scheduled.
+ Ensures that staff competency assessments and performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.
+ Encourages workforce diversity.
+ Includes staff in the decision-making and development of work processes.
+ Attend at least 3 NMC meetings per year.
+ Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
+ Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. (Note: Prior to July 2022, Exceptions were allowed for internal candidates with BSN in progress however must be obtained within 3 years)
+ Minimum 2 years recent nursing experience in respective specialty or equivalent. Exceptions may be made for internal candidates on a case by case basis (i.e. the candidate has a history of hospital administration education/experience)
+ The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required
+ National Certification acceptable to the Magnet Recognition Program and appropriate to your current specialty (within two years of hire)
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
+ MSN
+ Supervisory or charge nurse experience
Licenses and Certifications Required:
+ NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
+ AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
Job ID _2024-155118_
Department _OB-MED/SURG 3A_
Site _Old Bridge Medical Center_
Job Location _US-NJ-Old Bridge_
Position Type _Full Time with Benefits_
Standard Hours Per Week _40_
Shift _Day_
Shift Hours _Day_
Weekend Work _Every Other Weekend_
On Call Work _No On-Call Required_
Holiday Work _No Holidays Required_
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.It’salso about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring quality care by managing and leading the staff in a manner consistent with the plan of care, the mission and scope of service of Carrier, program policy and procedure and the regulatory standards of accreditation policies on their respective shifts. Assumes administrative and clinical responsibility in the absence of the Vice President of Patient Care Services and other administrative personnel.
+ Monitors and assures patient care is provided within a safe and healing environment in the least restrictive manner
+ Promotes a culture and environment of safety, respect, and trust for patients, families and staff.
+ Acts as liaison with Access staff on appropriateness of admissions and EMTALA compliance.
+ Directs and/ or coordinates interventions necessitated by emergency situations, responsible for clinical and administrative supervision of nursing staff during the respective shift.
+ Obtains emergency medications and supplies from Pharmacy night cabinet in the absence of pharmacist
+ Assists with chart reviews and audits to ensure compliance with regulation and standards per policies and procedures.
+ Supervises and maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic work/patient care environment.
+ Monitors, investigates and provides feedback on all environmental and safety hazards per policies and procedures with relevant personnel.
+ Acts as an ombudsman for the hospital when responding to inquiries and crisis calls from patients, families, staff and community. Initiates appropriate action and provides documentation for follow-up. Reports relevant concerns to the Administrator on call.
+ Resolves conflicts that may arise with patients, families, and staff in a diplomatic manner.
+ Provides direction and supports staff regarding ethical issues as raised by patients, their families and/or staff, including privacy and confidentiality of information.
+ Understands and adheres to Joint Commission, CMS and State laws and regulations.
+ Understands and adheres to organizations' health and safety requirements.
+ Understands and adheres to organizations' and department's HR and administrative policies and procedures.
+ Ensures that staff have sufficient resources necessary to accomplish their objectives and fulfill their responsibilities.
+ Reviews schedule on shift basis and makes staff adjustments in relation to census and acuity levels.
+ Mentors, coaches and motivates staff regarding performance and appropriate behaviors and conduct, in a timely and positive manner.
+ Sets the example concerning punctuality and presentation of a professional image.
+ Assigns priorities in tasks and delegates as appropriate. 20. Interviews and selects nursing staff as requested.
+ Analyzes staff training needs and ensures that staff receives appropriate training, including new hire/ transfer orientation, in services, and computer training.
+ Demonstrates flexibility to meet staffing needs.
+ Encourages and coaches staff concerning educational opportunities and their professional growth within the organization.
+ Assists Staff Education to ensure that unit staff are 100% compliant with mandatory corporate training and completes required documentation when scheduled.
+ Ensures that staff competency assessments and performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.
+ Encourages workforce diversity.
+ Includes staff in the decision-making and development of work processes.
+ Attend at least 3 NMC meetings per year.
+ Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
+ Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. (Note: Prior to July 2022, Exceptions were allowed for internal candidates with BSN in progress however must be obtained within 3 years)
+ Minimum 2 years recent nursing experience in respective specialty or equivalent. Exceptions may be made for internal candidates on a case by case basis (i.e. the candidate has a history of hospital administration education/experience)
+ The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required
+ National Certification acceptable to the Magnet Recognition Program and appropriate to your current specialty (within two years of hire)
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
+ MSN
+ Supervisory or charge nurse experience
Licenses and Certifications Required:
+ NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
+ AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
Job ID _2024-155118_
Department _OB-MED/SURG 3A_
Site _Old Bridge Medical Center_
Job Location _US-NJ-Old Bridge_
Position Type _Full Time with Benefits_
Standard Hours Per Week _40_
Shift _Day_
Shift Hours _Day_
Weekend Work _Every Other Weekend_
On Call Work _No On-Call Required_
Holiday Work _No Holidays Required_
Source : Hackensack Meridian Health
