Assistant Nurse Manager- Nicu (Ft 3rd Shift)

(4) 10hour shifts; 2 Mondays and 2 Fridaysper month, Hours are flexible so long as there is coverage during 6p-6a Previous Level III NICU Experience Required Summary:Assists Nurse Director / Manager in the coordination of the clinical/business activities on the units so that optimum quality of patient care is delivered in a cost-effective manner.Promotes independent decision making and accountability.Evaluates existing programs and takes strategic approach to creative solutions and change.Promotes a climate for effective performance.Position Responsibilities: - Assists Nurse Director / Manager in overall manager/leadership responsibilities for assigned department. - Assist with coaching and counseling employees to maintain high performance standards, and provides input into performance evaluations. Delegates tasks as appropriate based upon patient need and staff qualifications. - Maintains day to day operations, including items such as bed flow; where applicable, patient rounding, collaborating with other departments, chart checks, and clinical support. Models appropriate behaviors to support customer satisfaction. - Demonstrates and promotes fiscal responsibility. - Assists with coordinating inventory consignment and purchasing contracts, billing process/issues and report generating when appropriate. - Assists with managing staff levels by implementation and coordination of unit staffing for nursing care. - Monitors quality metrics and facilitates performance improvement activities, by reviewing charts, and coaching staff appropriately.Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:2 years recent clinical/cath lab experience required.Broad knowledge of nursing practice and ability to apply specific skills in nursing intervention.Competency in management and leadership skills.Required Education:Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.BSN preferred in related field.Training/Certifications/Licensure:Current NJ RN license, BLS.Appropriate certification as required by specialty or regulatory agency. #RD_N