NURSE MANAGER - CARDIO VASCULAR & SURGICAL STEPDOWN - F/T DAYS

Hackensack Meridian Health • Neptune Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Nurse Manager is the designated leader responsible for the provision of high-quality nursing care that is compliant with federal, state and local regulations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to 24/7 accountability for the assigned unit(s), daily operations, interprofessional collaboration, execution of policies & procedures, financial management, development of strategic projects, support of growth and the patient and staff experience. The Nurse Manager assesses, plans, implements, monitors and evaluates nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system with direct supervision of front-line staff. A day in the life of a Nurse Manager at Hackensack Meridian Health includes participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and goals and objectives as they relate to patient care, quality and organizational initiatives. The role also involves managing day to day operations, monitoring nursing standards of practice, developing and evaluating budgetary priorities, demonstrating leadership skills, supervising educational programs, supporting the Magnet Program, and addressing complaints or opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required.
• ACLS required.
• Demonstrated clinical competence with a minimum of 3 years nursing experience required.
• Nursing leadership experience required.
• Nationally certified in specialty preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task, have financial skills and good communication skills with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and goals and objectives as they relate to patient care, quality and organizational initiatives.
• Manages day to day operations and ensures all team members are knowledgeable in emergency/disaster response policies and procedures with unit specific response plans as needed.
• Monitors nursing standards of practice, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies.
• Develops, plans, evaluates and consistently monitors budgetary and financial priorities as they relate to the function and delivery of patient care for the service line, includes payroll and scheduling.
• Promotes cost effective use of organizational resources, consistently supporting financial objectives and targets while managing acuity workload, volume, variable staffing plans, productivity, variance analysis, budget preparation and equipment/supply management.
• Demonstrates leadership skills by establishing and maintaining mutually supportive partners in care, displays effective communication, coaching and mentoring of team members.
• Supervises, plans, evaluates and monitors educational programs, evidence-based practice and supports team members in collaboration with the Department of Education and ensures participation as required.
• Supports the Magnet Program Director and Magnet program by ensuring the support of a shared governance model, collection of data, writing of exemplars and coordination of the document as requested.
• Prioritizes organizational goals and incorporates them into standard work, leading and/or participating in committee work with clear performance improvement goals.
• Professionally reviews complaints or opportunities for improvement with timely follow up to the appropriate department, including service recovery efforts with patients and/or families, administration or regulatory agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree