Associate Clinical Registered Nurse Manager - Trauma ICU

AtlantiCare • Atlantic City, NJ

110d

About The Position

The Associate Nurse Manager ensures expert nursing care delivery supporting staff education, achievement of quality outcomes, evidence-based clinical practice, and leadership. The Associate Nurse Manager supervises team members in their daily activities to ensure the delivery of care according to established departmental policies and procedures. This position assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the assigned unit at the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager and in his/her absence. This role is broad in scope and requires the ability to work independently and apply a high degree of judgment. The Associate Nurse Manager serves as a key supportive leader on the unit to ensure the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit at the direction of the Clinical Manager.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor's in nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification or Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) certification obtained within 2 years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership skills required.
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 2 years emergency room experience preferred.
• TNCC, ACLS, AND PALS OR ENPC certifications for Emergency Room.
• NALS required for Labor and Delivery.
• NALS required for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit.
• CNOR preferred for Operating Room.
• ACLS required for Critical Care.
• CCRN preferred for Critical Care.
• PALS required for Pediatrics.
• ACLS required for Cath Lab.
• ACLS, TNCC required for Trauma.
• OCN preferred for Radiation Oncology.
• CGRN preferred for Endoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Clinical Manager in coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Assists the Clinical Manager in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to achieve departmental objectives.
• Assists the Clinical Manager in ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development.
• Acts as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, serving as a problem-solver and mediator for positive change.
• Develops and maintains effective intra and interdepartmental relationships.
• Establishes and maintains communication with physicians, patients and their families, and other professionals to promote mutual understanding of problems and plans of care.
• Supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees