Assistant Nurse Manager - Ortho​/Spine SPA​/PACU

Previous Ortho/Spine SPA/OR/PACU experience required.

Assists Nurse Director / Manager in the coordination of the clinical/business activities on the units so that optimum quality of patient care is delivered in a cost-effective manner. Promotes independent decision making and accountability. Evaluates existing programs and takes strategic approach to creative solutions and change. Promotes a climate for effective performance.

• Assists Nurse Director / Manager in overall manager/leadership responsibilities for assigned department.
• Assist with coaching and counseling employees to maintain high performance standards, and provides input into performance evaluations. Delegates tasks as appropriate based upon patient need and staff qualifications.
• Maintains day to day operations, including items such as bed flow; where applicable, patient rounding, collaborating with other departments, chart checks, and clinical support. Models appropriate behaviors to support customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates and promotes fiscal responsibility.
• Assists with coordinating inventory consignment and purchasing contracts, billing process/issues and report generating when appropriate.
• Assists with managing staff levels by implementation and coordination of unit staffing for nursing care.
• Monitors quality metrics and facilitates performance improvement activities, by reviewing charts, and coaching staff appropriately.

2 years recent clinical/cath lab experience required.

Broad knowledge of nursing practice and ability to apply specific skills in nursing intervention.

Competency in management and leadership skills.

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN preferred in related field.

• Current NJ RN license, BLS.
• Appropriate certification as required by specialty or regulatory agency.