Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Education, Full Time Days, 8a - 4p, Atlantic Health, Overlook Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ

3h•$48 - $85•Onsite

About The Position

Supports department operations by coordinating staffing, projects, and supporting clinical staff to provide safe patient care. Oversees functions of centralized and unit-based educational programs. Conducts performance appraisals, promotes professional development, and ensures regulatory compliance. Fosters collaboration and maintains a positive work environment aligned with high standards of care.

Requirements

Positive communication skills
Experience with Quality initiatives, action plans, and auditing
Time management and multitasking skills
Experience with Joint Commission preparation
Experience with team evaluations and disciplinary action processes
Proven ability to coach teams and provide opportunities to facilitate team work
MS office experience
Problem solving, decision making and negotiation skills
Strong leadership skills
Able to work with multiple departments
Superior interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

Overseeing and assisting with the coordination and delivery of educational programs, competency management, onboarding, orientation, inquiry, collaborative partnerships, role development and compliance.
Encouraging and promoting high standards of patient care.
Ensuring appropriate staffing is met to meet departmental needs.
Responsible for monitoring team member schedules, coordinating overtime, and ensuring staffing aligns with budget.
Ensure productivity targets are maintained.
Ensures payroll is accurate.
Ensure equipment and supplies are maintained.
Assist with budget preparation and monthly variance analysis.
Coordinates and supports introductory and annual performance appraisals.
Participates in hiring, termination.
Provides clinical and behavioral guidance.
Identifies educational opportunities and promotes professional growth.
Uses progressive disciplinary processes.
Addresses staff issues promptly and documents actions.
Monitors time and attendance.
Facilitates respectful conflict resolution.
Acting as a leader in the absence of the manager, providing on-shift coordination and guidance.
Maintains open communication with staff, physicians, and leadership.
Ability to assess and resolve complex issues independently or collaboratively.
Foster teamwork across departments and disciplines to ensure quality patient care.
Ensures compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission, Board of Health, and hospital standards.
Fulfills all regulatory, licensure, annual competency, and mandatory training requirements.
Promotes high-quality patient care by developing and interpreting the hospital’s and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care, enforcing adherence to state nursing regulations and other governing bodies.
Actively participates in patient safety initiatives and performance improvement efforts.
Develops, implements, and monitors action plans in response to survey findings or unit-specific issues.
Maintains and regularly updates unit policies and procedures to reflect current best practices and regulatory expectations.
Serves as a clinical resource to the healthcare team.
Acts as a mentor and preceptor.
Participates in the orientation of new educators.
Participates in team communication.
Promotes professional development, specialty certification, and continuing education.
Recognizes limitations and seeks appropriate resources.
Seeks new information to broaden knowledge base.
Actively participates in Shared Governance activities.
Serves on interdepartmental committees and task forces.
Acts as a unit liaison when requested.
Supports Magnet journey.
Establishing a pleasant work atmosphere that focuses on teamwork and recognition of individual excellence is a priority.
Attend system functions at other sites as needed.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance