Nurse Manager Assistant - Inpatient Oncology - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health•Neptune, NJ

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Brennan 6 is an oncology unit where patients receive chemotherapy, post-op surgical care, and palliative and hospice care. The Assistant Nurse Manager is a professional, registered nurse who is a skilled communicator, collaborator and authentic leader. The ANM supports the organization in the execution of the nursing strategic plan and priorities. The ANM actively participates in unit and hospital decision-making and provides meaningful recognition to others. The ANM provides operational and administrative support to Nurse leadership. This position effectively coordinates staffing, supports throughput, quality and safety outcomes, staff competency, hiring, clinical and staff corrective actions, unit efficiency, quality care and other departmental activities to support the mission, vision and values of Hackensack Meridian Health . The ANM, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, assesses, plans, implements, monitors and evaluates nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system with direct supervision of front-line staff. Interprets, supports, and communicates policies, standards and procedures. Serves as a role model for staff in all aspects of nursing (i.e. professionalism, quality care). Assists in identifying cost containment measures by identifying alternative measures of product utilization within the department. Serves on-call based on unit requirements Assumes special projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned by leadership. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license required
A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after February 2025). Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).
BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required
Demonstrated clinical competence with a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Nice To Haves

Oncology nursing experience preferred
Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification preferred
National Certification acceptable to the Magnet Recognition Program and appropriate to your current specialty (within two years of hire)
Prior assistant manager or supervisor experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the organization in the execution of the nursing strategic plan and priorities.
Actively participates in unit and hospital decision-making and provides meaningful recognition to others.
Provides operational and administrative support to Nurse leadership.
Effectively coordinates staffing, supports throughput, quality and safety outcomes, staff competency, hiring, clinical and staff corrective actions, unit efficiency, quality care and other departmental activities to support the mission, vision and values of Hackensack Meridian Health .
Assesses, plans, implements, monitors and evaluates nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system with direct supervision of front-line staff.
Interprets, supports, and communicates policies, standards and procedures.
Serves as a role model for staff in all aspects of nursing (i.e. professionalism, quality care).
Assists in identifying cost containment measures by identifying alternative measures of product utilization within the department.
Serves on-call based on unit requirements
Assumes special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.