Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - 4 Meadow Acute Care/Post-Surgical Unit

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Description Position Summary The Associate Nurse Manager ensures expert nursing care delivery supporting staff education, achievement of quality outcomes, evidence-based clinical practice, and leadership. The Associate Nurse Manager supervises team members in their daily activities to ensure the delivery of care according to established departmental policies and procedures. This position assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the assigned unit at the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager and in his/her absence. This role is broad in scope and requires the ability to work independently and apply a high degree of judgment. The Associate Nurse Manager serves as a key supportive leader on the unit to ensure the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit at the direction of the Clinical Manager. The Associate Nurse manger will also be responsible for the following: Assists the Clinical Manager in coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost‑effective patient care. Assists the Clinical Manager in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to achieve departmental objectives. Assists the Clinical Manager in ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development. Acting as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, serving as a problem‑solver and mediator for positive change; develops and maintains effective intra and interdepartmental relationships. This position establishes and maintains communication with physicians, patients and their families, and other professionals to promote mutual understanding of problems and plans of care. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation. Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor’s in nursing. License/Certification Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. American Heart Association BLS required. Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification obtained through the American Association of Critical‑Care Nurses or the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) certification through the American Organization of Nursing Leadership obtained within 2 years. Experience Meets qualifications as outlined for specialty (see chart). Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership skills required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire. Specialty Experience and Certification Requirements Emergency Room 2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 2 years emergency room experience preferred. TNCC, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC Emergency Room City 2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 2 years emergency room experience preferred. TNCC or ATCN Preferred ACLS, and PALS or ENPC Labor and Delivery 2-4 years labor and delivery experience required. NALS required Neonatal Intensive Care Unit / Intermediate Care Unit 2-4 years neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience required. NALS required Mother/Baby Unit 2-4 years mother/baby experience preferred. NALS required Operating Room Minimum 1 year medical/surgical experience desired; 1-2 years operating room experience desired. CNOR preferred Critical Care 2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred. ACLS required CCRN preferred Medical/Surgical 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. None Dialysis 1-2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years dialysis experience preferred. ACLS preferred but not required Psychiatry 1-2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years psychiatry experience preferred. Crisis intervention experience preferred for PIP. Pediatrics 1-2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years pediatric experience strongly preferred. PALS required Radiology 2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 interventional experience preferred. Critical Care experience preferred. ACLS required Cath Lab 1-2 years critical care, emergency room or telemetry experience required; 1 year cath‑lab experience preferred. ACLS required Trauma 2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years trauma experience preferred. ACLS, TNCC required Oncology 1 – 2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Chemotherapy experience preferred. None Endoscopy Minimum 2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1 year telemetry experience preferred; 1 year of Endo or O.R. experience preferred. ACLS is required, PALS and CCRN are preferred. CGRN preferred. Cardiac Diagnostic 1 – 2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred. ACLS is required Cardiovascular ICU 2-4 years critical care experience required. 2-4 years cardiovascular ICU experience preferred. ACLS required; CCRN preferred Intermediate Care 2-5 years telemetry experience required. ACLS required Telemetry 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. ACLS preferred Radiation Oncology 1–3 years oncology experience required. OCN preferred PACU/SDS 1-3 years critical care experience preferred. ACLS required, PALS preferred Pre-Admission Testing 1-3 years medical/surgical experience required. None Premenatal, Perinatology and Family Planning 2-4 years experience in Women’s Health inpatient/outpatient experience required. OB Certification preferred Practice Management 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. None Performance Expectations Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Work Environment Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, blood‑borne pathogens, and potential injury. Physical demands include but are not limited to stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing heavy equipment and excessive standing and walking. Lifting approximately 25‑50 lbs. frequently; lifting 50‑10 lbs. with assistance occasionally. Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors. Essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Reporting Relationship This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager as established and supervises the licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and patient care unit staff as assigned. This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Benefits Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement Plans with employer contributions Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Coverage Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Wellness Programs to help you thrive Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well‑being and invests in your future. Job Details Job Category: Nursing Hours Per Week: 40 Weekends Required?: Yes Holidays Required?: No Shift: Varies Posititon Status: Full‑Time Pay Range: $86,751 - $151,814 Pay Transparency: In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to Pay Transparency Law; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. #J-18808-Ljbffr