Manager - Nursing Operations

Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives—and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Serves as the Operations Manager for Nursing Administration. Works in collaboration with Nursing Leadership Teams and other ancillary departments to optimize patient care delivery.

• Responsible for leadership, direct supervision and utilization of Nursing Labor, establishment and oversight of associated metrics, financial incentive program management and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for day‑to‑day operations of the department including support staff utilization, informatics, technology and education.
• Leads nursing recruitment and retention initiatives for all nursing labor (Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, Patient Observers/Sitters).
• Collaborates with unit managers to ensure complete staffing assignments, reviews and updates nursing policies and procedures related to staff management in accordance with professional nursing guidelines and standards.
• Responsible for leadership and direct oversight of various clinical teams.
• Defines qualifications, competence and performance expectations.
• Responsible for analyzing operational metrics, implementing action plans and monitoring results.
• Adheres to HMH's organizational and managerial competencies and standards of behavior.
• Monitors standards of practice to ensure compliance with codes of internal and external regulatory and accrediting agencies including Joint Commission, NJS and federal codes (e.g., DOH, OSHA).
• Ensures adherence to legal requirements relating to risk management, patient bill of rights and other regulatory agencies.
• Develops, implements and monitors annual labor unit budget(s).
• Responsible for evaluation of each employee's performance and providing appropriate guidance and feedback.
• Assists the Nursing Leadership and the Chief Nursing Officer in developing, implementing and leading performance improvement activities.

• Education,
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  
  1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  3. Proficient computer skills including Google Suite and Microsoft Office platforms.
• Education,
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
  
  1. Minimum 5 years of hospital‑based acute care nursing experience.
  2. Master of Science in Nursing.
  3. Maintains American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Licenses and Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  1. Current valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license.
  2. Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support HCP Certification (BLS). 3. Maintains American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may differ from the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor market data:
  Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience:
  
  Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and certifications:
  Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills:
  
  Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic location:
  Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal equity:
  Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and grant funding:
  Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours per week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Minimum rate of $ annually.