Assistant Nurse Manager - Surgical ICU

Good Samaritan University Hospital NurseGood Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.Are you exceedingly driven, dedicated, and passionate about caring for your patients? Do you consistently create and nurture meaningful relationships with your team, your patients, and their loved ones. Can you strike the perfect balance of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence?Then you have what it takes to be a Good Samaritan University Hospital Nurse. You are at the heart of health.Job DetailsThe Assistant Nurse Manager will:Provide leadership and direction for the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager as well as liaison between physician, patient and family.Aids in orientation and mentoring of new employees, as well as keeping existing employees in constant readiness to respond to patient emergencies.Responsible for the coordination of assignments that meet the appropriate standard of care for patient's acuity to staff and organize teams based on Novice to Expert theory;Participate in staff development and training while performing as a mentor and resource person;Maintain clinical competency to manage a clinical assignment.Retain responsibility for the health and safety of patients and employees.Participate with the Nurse Manager in completing performance evaluations, resolving personnel problems, counseling employees, patient experience, and regulatory agency preparedness.What you'll bring:5+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience (preferred) in relevant acute care clinical setting, leadership experience preferred.Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required. Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & RegistrationCertification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (if applicable), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (if applicable)Posted Salary RangeUSD $61.47 - USD $78.73 /Hr.This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.