Nursing Manager of Med Surg

Pascack Valley Medical Center•Westwood, NJ

23d

About The Position

Join our team as a variable shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Nursing Manager Registered Nurse (RN) in Westwood, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Requirements

BSN required
MSN or MA in Nursing, or enrolled and graduating within 2 years from hire
Minimum of three (3) years of Med-Surg experience
NJ Registered Nurse (RN) License
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience as Med-Surg Educator
Minimum of three (3) years of Med-Surg management or supervisory experience
Nationally certified RN in clinical or Leadership

Responsibilities

This position serves as a clinical leader, who is responsible for the education, operations and management of the department in partnership with the Director.
As a Nurse Manager, he/she is responsible for the daily operations of the department such as staff assignments, coordination of care, resolving issues, functioning as the resource nurse, participating in collaborative practice, rounding on patients and maintaining TJC standards compliance.
As a Manager/Educator, he/she collaborates and partners with the nursing leadership team in determining operational needs and priorities.
In addition, he/she provides the necessary education, training and coaching to nursing staff based on their learning needs.
On an on-going basis, he/she assesses the competency profile of the nursing staff ensuring required competencies are met.
Competency validation of required specialty-specific knowledge, skills and attitude, is conducted continuously throughout the continuum of the nursing staff employment from orientation and annually thereafter.
The Education Plan and Competency Plan are developed in collaboration with the Director of Education.