Assistant Nurse Manager - Cardiology Inpatient - Trenton - Full-Time - DAYS

Capital Health (US)

2d•$48 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for their Cardiology Inpatient unit in Trenton. This is a full-time position with day shifts. Capital Health is a leading healthcare provider in the region, known for its quality patient care, investment in staff and technology, and its network of hospitals and medical practices. The organization is committed to attracting top talent and offers competitive compensation packages. The role involves supervising unit personnel, managing staff schedules, ensuring proper utilization of resources, monitoring patient care delivery, and collaborating with medical and nursing staff to develop patient care plans. The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for addressing concerns, communicating unit needs to nurse managers, fostering effective communication and conflict resolution among the healthcare team, patients, and families, and identifying resource needs for optimal patient outcomes. The position also involves utilizing standards and guidelines for care delivery, implementing process improvements, monitoring staff practice to meet patient care standards, participating in quality improvement initiatives, recognizing trends in patient care, and upholding Magnet principles. The role includes providing direction, guidance, and serving as a clinical resource, mentor, and role model for staff, emphasizing consistent communication and mutual support. Professional development is a key aspect, requiring a minimum of 40 hours of self-development annually, with at least 15 formal contact hours. The position also supports the 360-degree peer review process for self-improvement in a leadership capacity.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Three years job-related experience in hospital-care setting.
Six months demonstrated competency in charge role.
Clinical and management support practice in patient care area required.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
Registered Nurse - NJ
Requires ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)
Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, Hospital at Home
Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services
Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Reasoning ability and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire)
NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation)
ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date)
NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date)
PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date)

Responsibilities

Supervises all levels of unit personnel on assigned shifts and adjusts staff schedules based on departmental needs while maintaining equitable distribution of assignments.
Ensures proper utilization of equipment, supplies, and facilities for maintaining patient care.
Monitors clinical management of patient care delivery area to produce quality patient care with optimal outcomes.
Collaborates with respective nursing and medical personnel to coordinate care with other departments; ensures that individual plans of patient care area developed for patients.
Addresses patient, family and staff concerns in a timely fashion.
Keeps nurse managers informed of unit activity needs and problems.
Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others.
Respects and understands the contributions of all team members.
Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among healthcare team members, patients and families.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and incorporates the interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
Monitors unit activities and collaborates with staff in the identification of needed resources to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery.
Implements processes and continuously seeks to improve care practices to enhance outcomes.
Monitors staff practice to ensure that patient standards of care are being met.
Participates in the quality improvement process.
Recognizes trends in patient care delivery and seeks opportunities for improvement which are evidence-based.
Monitors patient care satisfaction and upholds the Forces of Magnet.
Provides direction and guidance to others.
Serves as a clinical resource to staff.
Leadership skill demonstrated in decision-making and problem-solving.
Serves as mentor and role model for staff.
Provides consistent communication and demonstrates mutual support.
Seeks new knowledge and self-development by participating in a minimum of 40 hours self-development with a minimum of 15 formal contact hours yearly.
Supports the 360 degree peer review process in order to foster self-improvement in a leadership role.