About this role
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Nurse Manager ensures expert nursing care delivery supporting staff education, achievement of quality outcomes, evidence-based clinical practice, and leadership.
The Associate Nurse Manager supervises team members in their daily activities to ensure the delivery of care according to established departmental policies and procedures. This position assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the assigned unit at the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager and in his/her absence. This role is broad in scope and requires the ability to work independently and apply a high degree of judgment.
The Associate Nurse Manager serves as a key supportive leader on the unit to ensure the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit at the direction of the Clinical Manager. The Associate Nurse manger will also be responsible for the following:
* Assists the Clinical Manager in coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.
* Assists the Clinical Manager in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to achieve departmental objectives.
* Assists the Clinical Manager in ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development.
* Acting as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, serving as a problem-solver and mediator for positive change; develops and maintains effective intra and interdepartmental relationships.
This position establishes and maintains communication with physicians, patients and their families, and other professionals to promote mutual understanding of problems and plans of care.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor's in nursing. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. American Heart Association BLS required. Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification obtained through the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses or the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) certification through the American Organization of Nursing Leadership obtained within 2 years.
EXPERIENCE: Meets qualifications as outlined for specialty (see chart). Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership skills required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
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ADVANCED
SPECIALITY EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS
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Emergency Room |
2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 2 years emergency room experience preferred.
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TNCC, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC |
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Emergency Room City |
2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 2 years emergency room experience preferred.
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TNCC or ATCN PreferredACLS, and PALS or ENPC, |
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Labor and Delivery |
2-4 years labor and delivery experience required.
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NALS required |
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit |
2-4 years neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience required. |
NALS required |
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Mother/Baby Unit |
2-4 years mother/baby experience preferred. |
NALS required |
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Operating Room |
Minimum 1 year medical/surgical experience desired; 1-2 years operating room experience desired.
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CNOR preferred |
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Critical Care |
2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred.
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ACLS required CCRN preferred |
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Medical/Surgical |
1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred.
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None |
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Dialysis |
1-2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years dialysis experience preferred.
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ACLS preferred but not required |
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Psychiatry |
1-2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years psychiatry experience preferred. Crisis intervention experience preferred for PIP.
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None |
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Pediatrics |
1-2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years pediatric experience strongly preferred.
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PALS required |
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Radiology |
2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 interventional experience preferred. Critical Care experience preferred.
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ACLS required |
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ADVANCED
SPECIALITY EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS
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Cath Lab |
1-2 years critical care, emergency room or telemetry experience required; 1 year cath-lab experience preferred.
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ACLS required |
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Trauma |
2-4 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years trauma experience preferred. |
ACLS, TNCC required |
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Oncology |
1 --2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Chemotherapy experience preferred. |
None |
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Endoscopy |
Minimum 2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1 year telemetry experience preferred;1 year of Endo or O.R. experience preferred. |
ACLS is required, PALS and CCRN are preferred. CGRN preferred. |
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Cardiac Diagnostic |
1 --2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred. |
ACLS is required |
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Cardiovascular ICU |
2-4 years critical care experience required. 2-4 years cardiovascular ICU experience preferred. |
ACLS required; CCRN preferred |
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Intermediate Care |
2-5 years telemetry experience required. |
ACLS required |
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Telemetry |
1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. |
ACLS preferred |
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Radiation Oncology |
1--3 years oncology experience required. |
OCN preferred |
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PACU/SDS |
1-3 years critical care experience preferred. |
ACLS required, PALS preferred |
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Pre-Admission Testing |
1-3 years medical/surgical experience required. |
None |
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Prenatal, Perinatology and Family Planning |
2-4 years experience in Women's Health inpatient/outpatient experience required. |
OB Certification preferred |
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Practice Management |
1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred.
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None |
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, blood-borne pathogens, and potential injury
Physical demands include but are not limited to consideration stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing heavy equipment and excessive standing and walking. Lifting approximately 25-50 lbs. frequently; lifting 50-10 lbs. with assistance occasionally. Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors.
Essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager as established and supervises the licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and patient care unit staff as assigned. This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Other facts
About AtlantiCare
AtlantiCare is an integrated system of services designed to help people achieve optimal health. It does so by focusing on customer needs and expectations to provide accessible, comprehensive services of superior quality and value. AtlantiCare is comprised of AtlantiCare Regional Health Services including AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with three locations, ambulatory services and AtlantiCare Physician Group; the AtlantiCare Foundation, and AtlantiCare Health Solutions, an accountable care organization.
The region’s largest healthcare organization and largest non-casino employer, AtlantiCare’s more than 6,500 employees and 900 physicians and providers serve the community in more than 100 locations throughout six counties in New Jersey. AtlantiCare and its business units are governed by boards comprised of volunteer community leaders. AtlantiCare’s focus is to serve the community as a provider of health and wellness services.
AtlantiCare is committed to building healthy communities through partnerships with local organizations that share its interest in health. AtlantiCare’s primary service offering of Healthcare Delivery, integrated with the complementary and strategic service offerings of Health Information and Health Solutions, is focused on delivering value at every stage of an individual’s health (healthy, at-risk, episodically ill or chronically ill). Together, these services offer the elements necessary to achieve, maintain or return each member of the community to optimal health.
AtlantiCare’s Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: We make a difference in health and healing, one person at a time, through trusting relationships.
Vision: AtlantiCare builds healthy communities.
Values: Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Service.
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What you'll do
- The Associate Nurse Manager supervises team members and ensures the delivery of care according to established policies. This role also involves coordinating activities to achieve quality patient care and supporting staff education.
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