Nurse Manager - Med- Surg Diabetic - Full Time Days

About the role

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. The Nurse Manager is the designated leader responsible for the provision of high-quality nursing care that is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities include 24/7 accountability for the assigned unit(s), daily operations, interprofessional collaboration, execution of policies & procedures, financial management, development of strategic projects, support of growth, and the patient and staff experience.

The Nurse Manager assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system with 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 with unit-specific response plans as needed.
• 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 as they relate to the function and delivery of patient care for the service line, including payroll and scheduling.
• Promotes cost-effective use of organizational resources, consistently supporting financial objectives and targets while managing acuity workload, volume, variable staffing plans, productivity, variance analysis, budget preparation, and equipment/supply management.
• Demonstrates leadership skills by establishing and maintaining mutually supportive partnerships in care, displaying effective communication, coaching, and mentoring of team members.
• Supervises, plans, evaluates, and monitors educational programs, evidence-based practice, and supports team members in collaboration with the Department of Education, ensuring participation as required.
• Supports the Magnet Program Director and Magnet program by ensuring the support of a shared governance model, collection of data, writing of exemplars, and coordination of the document as requested.
• Prioritizes organizational goals and incorporates them into standard work, including leading and/or participating in committee work with clear performance improvement goals consistent with the mission, vision, and philosophy of nursing and the organization.
• Professionally reviews complaints or opportunities for improvement with timely follow-up to the appropriate department, including service recovery efforts with patients and/or 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.
• Previous leadership experience.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Qualifications

The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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.