Nurse Manager Assistant - Ambulatory Surgery - F/T Days
About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a professional registered nurse and skilled communicator, collaborator, and authentic leader. The ANM supports execution of the nursing strategic plan and priorities, participates in unit and hospital decision-making, and provides meaningful recognition to team members. The position provides operational and administrative support to nursing leadership and coordinates staffing while supporting throughput, quality and safety outcomes, staff competency, hiring, clinical and staff corrective actions, unit efficiency, quality care, and other departmental activities. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the ANM assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system, with direct supervision of front-line staff. The ANM interprets, supports, and communicates policies, standards, and procedures; models professionalism and quality care; helps identify cost-containment measures through alternative product-utilization approaches; serves on-call based on unit requirements; and undertakes special projects and other duties assigned by leadership. The role adheres to Hackensack Meridian Health organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Requirements
- Current and valid New Jersey nursing license.
- BSN in progress or willingness to acquire a BSN within three years of hire for team members hired on or after February 2025; advanced master's nursing programs, such as Associates to MSN, satisfy the BSN requirement.
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.
- ACLS certification.
- PALS certification.
- National specialty certification (CNOR).
- Minimum of 3 years of recent nursing experience in the respective specialty or equivalent.
- PACU nursing experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership and motivational skills.
- Critical-thinking, program-development, and project-management skills.
- Skill in group facilitation and/or team building.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs; accountability for improving patients’ and caregivers’ lives; teamwork; dedication to ongoing education; and commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of OR nursing experience preferred.
- Prior Assistant Manager or Supervisor experience highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support execution of the organization’s nursing strategic plan and priorities.
- Participate in unit and hospital decision-making and provide meaningful recognition to others.
- Provide operational and administrative support to nursing leadership.
- Coordinate staffing and support throughput, quality and safety outcomes, staff competency, hiring, clinical and staff corrective actions, unit efficiency, and quality care.
- In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system; directly supervise front-line staff.
- Interpret, support, and communicate policies, standards, and procedures.
- Serve as a role model for professionalism and quality nursing care.
- Help identify cost-containment measures, including alternative product-utilization measures within the department.
- Serve on-call based on unit requirements.
- Assume special projects and perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
