Assistant Nurse Manager - Med Surg - Part Time

32 hours/week

4 days/week

No Weekends, No Holidays

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 a strategic approach to creative solutions and change.

Promotes a climate for effective performance.

• Assists Nurse Director / Manager in overall manager/leadership responsibilities for assigned department.
• Assists with coaching and counseling employees to maintain high performance standards, provides input into performance evaluations, and delegates tasks as appropriate based upon patient need and staff qualifications.
• Maintains day-to-day operations, including bed flow, patient rounding, collaboration 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 processes/issues, and report generation when appropriate.
• Assists with managing staff levels through implementation and coordination of unit staffing for nursing care.
• Monitors quality metrics and facilitates performance improvement activities by reviewing charts and coaching staff appropriately.

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.

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.

BSN preferred in related field.

Current NJ RN license, BLS.

Appropriate certification as required by specialty or regulatory agency.