Nursing Management Consultant - Per Diem

Job Summary

The Nursing Management Consultant provides nurse management consultative guidance, direction, and support on an ad hoc basis regarding RN management clinical operations. This role may act as a temporary substitute or backup for Nurse Leaders, offering per diem leadership support and expertise.

• Provides consultative and ad hoc leadership support in day‑to‑day operations of the assigned unit.
• Assists nurse leaders in developing short‑ and long‑term goals aligned with organizational goals.
• Provides education and training to new graduate nurses as needed.
• Supports nurse leaders in managing time, resources, and multiple priorities with appropriate delegation.
• Develops and implements unit‑ or house‑wide projects to promote patient satisfaction within a patient‑centered care framework.
• Notifies all appropriate individuals of critical events per regulatory and organizational policies.
• Ensures all team members are trained in emergency preparedness and disaster response policies.
• Develops unit‑specific response plans and participates in preparedness drills.
• Reviews and acts on ad hoc variance analysis reports including nursing hours per patient day, cost per unit of service, FTEs and other variables.
• Implements, monitors, evaluates and recommends action plans to correct variances; prepares and submits reports to CNE/COO on an ad hoc basis.
• Advocates and supports established high standards for quality and service.
• Shares knowledge and expertise to achieve desired results.
• Develops and implements unit‑oriented projects as assigned.
• Collaborates with nurse leaders and other departments to implement strategies for PDCA/performance improvement projects.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by nurse leadership.
• Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive nurse management experience.
• Master's degree in nursing (preferred).

Starting rate of pay: $70.22 hourly. Compensation is benchmarked against market data, experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget considerations. Additional incentives, bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials may apply.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.