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Assistant Nurse Manager- Behavioral Health- Per Diem - Days

Hackensack Meridian Health
United States, New Jersey, Belle Mead
Dec 24, 2024
Overview

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.

The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring quality care by managing and leading the staff in a manner consistent with the plan of care, the mission and scope of service of Carrier, program policy and procedure and the regulatory standards of accreditation policies on their respective shifts. Assumes administrative and clinical responsibility in the absence of the Vice President of Patient Care Services and other administrative personnel.


Responsibilities
  • Monitors and assures patient care is provided within a safe and healing environment in the least restrictive manner
  • Promotes a culture and environment of safety, respect, and trust for patients, families and staff.
  • Acts as liaison with Access staff on appropriateness of admissions and EMTALA compliance.
  • Directs and/ or coordinates interventions necessitated by emergency situations, responsible for clinical and administrative supervision of nursing staff during the respective shift.
  • Obtains emergency medications and supplies from Pharmacy night cabinet in the absence of pharmacist
  • Assists with chart reviews and audits to ensure compliance with regulation and standards per policies and procedures.
  • Supervises and maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic work/patient care environment.
  • Monitors, investigates and provides feedback on all environmental and safety hazards per policies and procedures with relevant personnel.
  • Acts as an ombudsman for the hospital when responding to inquiries and crisis calls from patients, families, staff and community. Initiates appropriate action and provides documentation for follow-up. Reports relevant concerns to the Administrator on call.
  • Resolves conflicts that may arise with patients, families, and staff in a diplomatic manner.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree and graduate of an accredited RN program
  • Minimum of 3 years psychiatric experience and 1 year in a leadership capacity
  • Completes mandatory educational requirements for position and maintains professional licenses and certifications
  • Seeks opportunities for professional self-development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • MSN Degree

Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
  • Valid Driver's License from a USA state
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 90 days of entering position
  • ANCC Cardiac/Vascular Nurse Certification

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

  • Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Certification
  • IV Therapy

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.


Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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