Assistant Nurse Manager

Pay Range $47.68 - $63.56 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Position Overview Supervises all levels of unit personnel on assigned shifts and adjusts staff schedules based on departmental needs while maintaining equitable distribution of assignments. Ensures proper utilization of equipment, supplies, and facilities for maintaining patient care. Monitors clinical management of patient care delivery area to produce quality patient care with optimal outcomes. Collaborates with respective nursing and medical personnel to coordinate care with other departments; ensures that individual plans of patient care area developed for patients. Addresses patient, family and staff concerns in a timely fashion. Keeps nurse managers informed of unit activity needs and problems. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Respects and understands the contributions of all team members. Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among healthcare team members, patients and families. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and incorporates the interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes. Monitors unit activities and collaborates with staff in the identification of needed resources to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Implements processes and continuously seeks to improve care practices to enhance outcomes. Monitors staff practice to ensure that patient standards of care are being met. Participates in the quality improvement process. Recognizes trends in patient care delivery and seeks opportunities for improvement which are evidence‑based. Monitors patient care satisfaction and upholds the Forces of Magnet. Provides direction and guidance to others. Serves as a clinical resource to staff. Leadership skill demonstrated in decision‑making and problem‑solving. Serves as mentor and role model for staff. Provides consistent communication and demonstrates mutual support. Seeks new knowledge and self‑development by participating in a minimum of 40 hours self‑development with a minimum of 15 formal contact hours yearly. Supports the 360° peer review process in order to foster self‑improvement in a leadership role. Minimum Requirements Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Experience Three years job‑related experience in a hospital‑care setting. Six months demonstrated competency in a charge role. Clinical and management support practice in a patient care area required. Other Credentials AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse – NJ. Requires TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) and 8 hours of trauma‑related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses). Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) and 8 hours of stroke‑related CNE contact hours if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds/Peds ED. Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation. Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah. Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow‑Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED. ENPC accepted in lieu of PALS for Adult Emergency Room. Knowledge and Skills Communication and interpersonal skills. Reasoning ability and customer service skills. Benefits Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In‑House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare FSA – Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance – Voluntary Life Spouse – Voluntary Life Employee – Voluntary Life Child – Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time‑Off Program Equal Opportunity Employer Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr