Nurse Manager

About the role

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the direction, provision, and quality of patient care services provided and shall work collaboratively with the Director in the management of the daily operations of the department. Provides clinical support to Nurse Residents/Registered Nurses during orientation and transition from novice to experienced RN. Facilitates and supports as they develop critical thinking skills, and provides educational experiences and mentoring that promote competent nursing practice and quality patient care. Provides clinical support to PCAs, PCTs, Safety Sitters, and Unit Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and responsibility for staffing and operations
• Human Resources
• Resource Management
• Outcomes/Quality
• Ensuring that nursing services are provided to patients as specified in each patient’s nursing plan of care.
• Facilitate and coordinate clinical teaching/orientation to reflect knowledge of the content area.
• Establish an environment that promotes learning and works well with all HMC staff regarding teaching situations.
• Patient Advocate and Patient Experience.
• Maintain patient safety.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; Preferred: Master’s degree in Nursing or related field
• Minimum Years of Experience: Required: 3 years of acute care experience in Critical Care and/or Medical/Surgical Nursing; Preferred: 2-3 years of leadership experience
• License, Registry or Certification: Required: Current NJ RN licensure and American Heart Association CPR certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Preferred: Certification in specialty
• Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Must pass annual clinical competency-based program and mandated in-service education. Unit-specific skills may include but are not limited to IV therapy, basic arrhythmia interpretation, vent training, critical care, conscious sedation, Bi-Pap/CPAP, and EndTidal CO2. Skills will be determined by a challenge exam and/or skill performance or by completion of a Staff Development course. NIH Stroke certification

Benefits

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

Pay

Hiring Range: $118,793.44 - $148,491.81 Annually

Schedule

Full-time M-F, Day Shift w/ occasional Evening or Night