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Hackensack Meridian Health
Nurse Manager - Acute Behavioral Health Unit
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What they do
A Nurse Manager manages nurses working in a clinical unit at a hospital or health care facility. Provides clinical experience as a registered nurse and supervises nurses that provide direct patient care. Creates and manages staff schedules and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are followed. Manages budget and recordkeeping for the unit.
$90,690 / year median in New Jersey
+5% projected growth
Job Description
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 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 but are not limited to 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 and 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, includes 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 partners in care, displays 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 and ensures 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, up to and including leading and/or participating in committee work with clear performance improvement goals that is 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, up to and 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.