Nurse Manager - Acute Behavioral Health Unit - F/T Days

About the Role

As the Nurse Manager, you are the designated leader responsible for the provision of high-quality nursing care that is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. This role includes 24/7 accountability for the assigned unit(s), overseeing daily operations, fostering interprofessional collaboration, executing policies and procedures, managing finances, developing strategic projects, and enhancing both patient and staff experiences.

The Nurse Manager assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system while providing direct supervision of front-line staff.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, goals, and objectives as they relate to patient care, quality, and organizational initiatives.
• Manages day-to-day operations and ensures all team members are knowledgeable in emergency/disaster response policies and procedures, including unit-specific response plans.
• Monitors nursing standards of practice, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies.
• Develops, plans, evaluates, and consistently monitors budgetary and financial priorities, including payroll, scheduling, acuity workload, volume, variable staffing plans, productivity, variance analysis, budget preparation, and equipment/supply management.
• Promotes cost-effective use of organizational resources while supporting financial objectives and targets.
• Demonstrates leadership skills by establishing and maintaining mutually supportive partnerships, displaying effective communication, and coaching and mentoring team members.
• Supervises, plans, evaluates, and monitors educational programs and evidence-based practice, supporting team members in collaboration with the Department of Education.
• Supports the Magnet Program Director and Magnet program by ensuring a shared governance model, collecting data, writing exemplars, and coordinating documentation as requested.
• Prioritizes organizational goals and incorporates them into standard work, including leading and/or participating in committee work with clear performance improvement goals aligned with the mission, vision, and philosophy of nursing and the organization.
• Professionally reviews complaints or opportunities for improvement with timely follow-up to appropriate departments, including service recovery efforts with patients, families, administration, or regulatory agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Three (3) years' experience as a Registered Nurse.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of patients and their caregivers.
• Exceptional focus on teamwork and dedication to ongoing education.
• Passion for delivering the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• National Certification in area of specialty (preferred when eligible).
• Three (3) years' progressive leadership experience.

Pay

The starting rate of pay for this role is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. The posted rate may be stated as an annual salary or hourly rate, depending on the level and nature of job duties and the candidate’s credentials.

Base compensation is determined by factors including labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget or grant funding. Some roles may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials for evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Minimum annual rate: $148,262.40.

Benefits

HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.