Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular ICU, Full-time Nights, VOLOL

Virtua Health

1d•$98,700 - $158,398•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring an Assistant Nurse Manager for its Cardiovascular ICU at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes. The role assists the Nurse Director or Manager in coordinating clinical and business activities so that high-quality patient care is delivered cost-effectively. It promotes independent decision-making and accountability, evaluates existing programs, supports strategic solutions and change, and promotes effective performance. The position is on-site and full-time, with a third-shift schedule. The schedule options listed are 3 p.m.–11 p.m. or 11 p.m.–7 a.m.; the posting also identifies the shift as third shift.

Requirements

At least 2 years of recent clinical or cath lab experience; the job information also specifies more than 2 years of critical care experience and a strong cardiac background.
Broad knowledge of nursing practice and the ability to apply specific nursing intervention skills.
Competency in management and leadership skills.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current New Jersey RN license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Appropriate certification as required by the specialty or regulatory agency.

Nice To Haves

CCRN certification is preferred but not required.
BSN in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Nurse Director or Manager with overall management and leadership responsibilities for the department.
Coach and counsel employees to support high performance standards, provide input into performance evaluations, and delegate tasks according to patient needs and staff qualifications.
Maintain day-to-day operations, including bed flow, patient rounding where applicable, collaboration with other departments, chart checks, and clinical support.
Model appropriate behaviors to support customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate and promote fiscal responsibility.
Assist with inventory consignment and purchasing contracts, billing processes and issues, and report generation when appropriate.
Assist with managing staffing levels by implementing and coordinating unit staffing for nursing care.
Monitor quality metrics and facilitate performance improvement activities by reviewing charts and coaching staff.