Assistant Nurse Manager, Full Time Days, 8a - 4p, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Atlantic Health, Morristown Medical Center
About The Position
This is a full-time, on-site role leading the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology department at Morristown Medical Center. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports outpatient nurses, social workers, physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychosocial team members in caring for a sensitive and complex patient population. The role supports unit operations by coordinating patient care, staffing, and safety; overseeing admissions, discharges, and rounds; conducting performance appraisals; promoting professional development; ensuring regulatory compliance; responding to emergencies; fostering collaboration; and maintaining a positive work environment aligned with high standards of care. The Assistant Nurse Manager establishes rapport with patients and families, develops and implements operational and personnel procedures, and promotes quality nursing care in the specialty. Responsibilities include recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training nursing and auxiliary staff; providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support; developing patient care goals; enforcing infection-control and medication-safety requirements; auditing patient and departmental records; protecting confidential information; and supporting financial objectives, emergency equipment availability, and nursing supplies. The role also supports the nurse educator in maintaining staff competency in current skills and information.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- 3–5 years of pediatric hematology/oncology experience.
- APHON Chemo/Biotherapy Provider certification.
- Positive communication skills.
- Experience with quality initiatives, action plans, and auditing.
- Time management and multitasking skills to facilitate patient movement.
- Experience with Joint Commission preparation for disease-specific certification.
- Experience with team evaluations and disciplinary action processes.
- Ability to coach teams and facilitate teamwork.
- MS Office experience.
- Problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work with multiple departments.
- Superior interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Certification in the specialty, such as Pediatric Certification and/or CPHON.
Responsibilities
- Identify patient service requirements by establishing rapport with patients and families.
- Initiate, coordinate, and implement program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
- Develop and interpret specialty nursing standards of care to assure quality.
- Recruit, select, orient, train, and manage nursing and auxiliary staff.
- Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families, and promote patient independence through care goals and information.
- Develop and interpret infection-control policies and protocols, and enforce medication administration, storage, and controlled-substance procedures.
- Audit patient and department records and maintain confidentiality in the processing of patient information.
- Support financial objectives and ensure emergency equipment availability, nursing supplies, and preventive maintenance requirements.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge and cooperative relationships among health care teams.
- Support the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology nurse educator in maintaining nursing staff competency in current skills and information.
- Coordinate patient care, staffing, and safety; oversee admissions, discharges, and rounds.
- Conduct performance appraisals, promote professional development, ensure regulatory compliance, respond to emergencies, and foster collaboration and a positive work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and an additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-Being Rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
