What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager Assistant - NICU - F/T Days position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.
ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Nurse Manager is a professional, registered nurse who is a skilled communicator, collaborator and authentic leader. The ANM supports the organization in the execution of the nursing strategic plan and priorities. The ANM actively participates in unit and hospital decision-making and provides meaningful recognition to others. The ANM provides operational and administrative support to Nurse leadership. This position effectively coordinates staffing, supports throughput, quality and safety outcomes, staff competency, hiring, clinical and staff corrective actions, unit efficiency, quality care and other departmental activities to support the mission, vision and values of Hackensack Meridian Health. The ANM, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, assesses, plans, implements, monitors and evaluates nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system with direct supervision of front-line staff.
- Interprets, supports, and communicates policies, standards and procedures.
- Serves as a role model for staff in all aspects of nursing (i.e. professionalism, quality care).
- Assists in identifying cost containment measures by identifying alternative measures of product utilization within the department.
- Serves on-call based on unit requirements
- Assumes special projects as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
- Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required
- Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification required
- NRP certification required
- Pediatric IV therapy and bereavement certifications preferred
- Demonstrated clinical competence with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
- At least 2 years of NICU nursing experience preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Prior Assistant Manager or Supervisor experience preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Critical thinking, program development, and project management skills
- Skilled in group facilitation and/or team building is a must
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our team members, patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.
