Assistant Nurse Manager - Intensive Treatment Unit - Full Time Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health•Belle Mead, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we 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’s also 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and graduate of an accredited RN program
Minimum of 3 years psychiatric experience and 1 year in a leadership capacity
Completes mandatory educational requirements for position and maintains professional licenses and certifications
Seeks opportunities for professional self-development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
Valid Driver's License from a USA state
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 90 days of entering position

Nice To Haves

MSN Degree
Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Certification

Responsibilities

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.
Assuming administrative and clinical responsibility in the absence of the Vice President of Patient Care Services and other administrative personnel.
Monitoring and assuring patient care is provided within a safe and healing environment in the least restrictive manner.
Promoting a culture and environment of safety, respect, and trust for patients, families and staff.
Acting as liaison with Access staff on appropriateness of admissions and EMTALA compliance.
Directing and/or coordinating interventions necessitated by emergency situations, responsible for clinical and administrative supervision of nursing staff during the respective shift.
Obtaining emergency medications and supplies from Pharmacy night cabinet in the absence of pharmacist.
Assisting with chart reviews and audits to ensure compliance with regulation and standards per policies and procedures.
Supervising and maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic work/patient care environment.
Monitoring, investigating and providing feedback on all environmental and safety hazards per policies and procedures with relevant personnel.
Acting as an ombudsman for the hospital when responding to inquiries and crisis calls from patients, families, staff and community.
Initiating appropriate action and providing documentation for follow-up.
Reporting relevant concerns to the Administrator on call.
Resolving conflicts that may arise with patients, families, and staff in a diplomatic manner.
Providing direction and supports staff regarding ethical issues as raised by patients, their families and/or staff, including privacy and confidentiality of information.
Understanding and adhering to Joint Commission, CMS and State laws and regulations.
Understanding and adhering to organizations' health and safety requirements.
Understanding and adhering to organizations' and department's HR and administrative policies and procedures.
Ensuring that staff have sufficient resources necessary to accomplish their objectives and fulfill their responsibilities.
Reviewing schedule on shift basis and making staff adjustments in relation to census and acuity levels.
Mentoring, coaching and motivating staff regarding performance and appropriate behaviors and conduct, in a timely and positive manner.
Setting the example concerning punctuality and presentation of a professional image.
Assigning priorities in tasks and delegating as appropriate.
Interviewing and selecting nursing staff as requested.
Analyzing staff training needs and ensuring that staff receives appropriate training, including new hire/ transfer orientation, in services, and computer training.
Demonstrating flexibility to meet staffing needs.
Encouraging and coaching staff concerning educational opportunities and their professional growth within the organization.
Assisting Staff Education to ensure that unit staff are 100% compliant with mandatory corporate training and completes required documentation when scheduled.
Ensuring that staff competency assessments and performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.
Encouraging workforce diversity.
Including staff in the decision-making and development of work processes.
Attending at least 3 NMC meetings per year.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adhering to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.