Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Education

Job Description

Supports department operations by coordinating staffing, projects, and supporting clinical staff to provide safe patient care. Oversees functions of centralized and unit-based educational programs. Conducts performance appraisals, promotes professional development, and ensures regulatory compliance. Fosters collaboration and maintains a positive work environment aligned with high standards of care.

• Oversee and assist with coordination & delivery of educational programs, competency management, onboarding, orientation, inquiry, collaborative partnerships, role development, and compliance.
• Encourage and promote high standards of patient care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing meets departmental needs; monitor schedules, overtime, and staffing alignment with budget.
• Maintain productivity targets and accurate payroll.
• Ensure equipment & supplies are maintained.
• Assist with budget preparation and monthly variance analysis.
• Coordinate and support introductory and annual performance appraisals; participate in hiring, termination, and disciplinary processes.
• Identify educational opportunities; promote professional growth; provide clinical and behavioral guidance.
• Monitor time & attendance; facilitate respectful conflict resolution.
• Act as a leader in the manager’s absence, providing on‑shift coordination and guidance.
• Maintain open communication with staff, physicians, and leadership; collaborate across departments for quality patient care.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission, Board of Health, and hospital standards.
• Participate in patient safety initiatives, performance improvement, and develop/monitor action plans.
• Maintain and update unit policies & procedures to reflect current best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, preceptor; participate in orientation of new educators.
• Promote professional development, specialty certification, and continuing education.
• Participate in shared governance, committees, task forces, and act as a unit liaison as requested.
• Support Magnet journey and foster a pleasant work atmosphere that recognizes individual excellence.

• BSN
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in New Jersey
• BLS Certification
• 2-3 years of experience in Nursing or a relevant area
• Basic Dysrhythmia knowledge
• HRO training

• MSN or higher degree
• Certification in nursing specialty
• ACLS certification

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.