Associate Director Of Nursing Full-Time Day Shift 25152

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

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About The Position

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Associate Director of Nursing.

Requirements

• NJ RN license required.
• AHA BLS and BLS Instructor Certifications required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or health related field is required.
• Knowledge of principles of teaching the adult learner.
• Clinical nursing skills and expertise.
• Proficient in computer skills: MS Office 365: Word, Powerpoint, Excel
• Customer Service oriented, responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, and Pillars.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and IV Certifications preferred.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of management experience preferred.
• DNP in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all curricula including the practice requirements meet the standards of practice for the profession, certifying bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Establishes a plan and ensures a regular, systematic review of all programs, including learning outcomes, course objectives, teaching methods and materials and evaluation tools.
• Conducts an annual assessment of staff identified learning needs; plans in-services and programs based on those needs.
• Supervises direct nursing care, when necessary, to patients in area of expertise as part of conducting training and or evaluation of orientees.
• Teaches selected classes using principles of adult learning and utilize different teaching methods including simulation activities.
• Evaluates educational activities and maintains current documentation of staff participation on an annual basis.
• Utilizes different documentation methods including electronic learning to provide education and the required documentation for educational activities.
• Interfaces education goals with the Department and Division of Nursing overall Goals and Medical Center’s Mission and Pillars.
• Assures that all orientation programs for all newly appointed nursing staff including ancillary nursing personnel meet regulatory requirements and are current with BRMC policy and procedures.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Nursing Administration for the transfer of staff, assessing their educational needs and documenting the Educational Plan.
• Supervises and evaluates Education staff to meet individual goals and adherence to the Medical Cetner’s policies and procedures.
• Interviews and recommends Education staff for the Department and provides orientation and professional development for Nursing Education staff.
• Works collaboratively with Nursing Administration to meet the changing clinical requirements of the profession through education.
• Handles the supply and equipment ordering for educational programs.
• Prepare reports for internal/external agencies and departments
• Write policies and procedures for the Department in conjunction with the Director.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other Departments and members of the Division of Nursing to maximize educational efforts.
• Works in collaboration with the Director of Nursing Education to oversee daily operations of the Nursing Education staff, ensuring appropriate workload distribution, accountability, and adherence to departmental standards.
• Supports the Director in staff supervision activities including performance feedback, professional development, and competency validation to maintain effective educational services.
• Assists the Director in monitoring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional education requirements, ensuring documentation and training records support survey readiness.
• Collaborates with the Director to review and update educational practices, policies, and materials to align with current regulatory standards and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Maintains clinical competence.
• Identifies and recommends changes needed in existing polices and procedures to the appropriate person.
• Ensure all training materials are based on evidenced based practice and core curricula.
• Participates in committees assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assumes responsibility for special projects as needed e.g. grants, research.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director