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.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the delivery of clinical services. Manages clinical and support staff. Responsible and accountable for daily operations to achieve best practice and organizational objectives. The Nurse Manager is responsible for implementation of the strategic plan and standards of care and practice in accordance with regulatory requirements within the inpatient medical- surgical telemetry unit. S/He develops coordinates, integrates and oversees inter-disciplinary programs, monitors performance standards and existing practices and designs new systems to improve organizational performance and staff competence.

S/He is responsible for demonstrating leadership, providing staff development, ensuring competence and collaborating with Medical Staff and Senior Management to deliver high quality, cost-effective care across the continuum. He/she is responsible for the daily operations of the observation medical- surgical inpatient telemetry unit. S/He will have strong knowledge of performance improvement, manage and coordinate the activities of the Nursing Team to ensure patient care is provided in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.

S/He will be accountable for the continuity of care for patients and their families. The leader will have 24/7 accountability for a 23 bed observation medical/surgical telemetry acute care unit. A day in the life of an Inpatient Nurse Manager at Hackensack Meridian includes the following responsibilities:

• Administration and evaluation of quality nursing care

• Leadership of clinical and non-clinical staff

• Daily operations to achieve best practices and organizational objectives

• Scheduling/Staffing/Finance/Budgeting/Payroll and other operational activities of the unit

• Performance Assessments of Team Members

• Talent Selection and other Human Resource tasks

• Performance Improvement Initiative Projects

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree preferred

• Licensure: Current NJ RN License & BLS certification is required

• Nationally Certified in Specialty required

• Experience: Demonstrated clinical competence with a minimum of 5 years Medical/Surgical or Telemetry Nursing experience in a hospital environment. Minimum of 3 years nursing unit managerial experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage staff, budgets and productivity

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Leadership and motivational skills. Critical thinking, program development and project management skills. Skilled in group facilitation and/or team building is a must.

Job ID 2025-161317

Department R-2 NORTH/OBSERVATION

Site Riverview Medical Center

Job Location US-NJ-Red Bank

Position Type Full Time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week 40

Shift Day

Shift Hours Day

Weekend Work Weekends as Needed

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Holiday Work As Needed