MAJOR FUNCTION:

The Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a nursing unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and managing nursing staff. This role involves coordinating with other healthcare professionals, implementing nursing policies and procedures, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Understands and applies the framework of AONL Nurse Leader Core Competencies of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with effective leadership. AONL Five core domains: Professionalism, communication/relationship management, knowledge of the health care environment, and business skills and principles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Baccalaureate Degree required preferably in nursing.
• Master’s degree preferred 

Certification/Licensure:    

• Current licensure of the State of New Jersey.   
• American Heart Association BLS; ACLS if required by area.
• National Certification in specialty area required within 3 years of hire.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Prefer additional preparation and expertise demonstrated in management principles and clinical nursing skills. 
• Ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians and staff members.
• Thinking globally about problems.
• Makes unbiased decisions.
• Decisions made in a timely manner.
• Communicates decisions with confidence.

Physical Requirements:    

• Mental capacity to perform responsibilities.
• Able to walk briskly, stand and lean over.
• Able to lift moderate weight.
• Has quick reaction to prevent injury to patient or self.