Responsible for promoting and restoring patient''s health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care, directing and developing staff, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staffs and providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
Principal Accountabilities:
analysis.
promptly and documents actions. Monitors time and attendance. Facilitates respectful conflict resolution.
and disciplines to ensure quality patient care.
annual competency, and mandatory training requirements. Promotes high-quality patient care by developing and interpreting the hospital's and nursing division's
philosophies and standards of care, enforcing adherence to state nursing regulations and other governing bodies. Actively participates in patient safety initiatives and
performance improvement efforts. Develops, implements, and monitors action plans in response to survey findings or unit-specific issues. Maintains and regularly updates unit policies and procedures to reflect current best practices and regulatory expectations.
knowledge and skill in using emergency equipment. Ensure emergency equipment is properly checked and maintained. Implements emergency protocols effectively. Works cooperatively with coworkers during emergencies. Appropriately uses the emergency clinical codes.
continuing education. Recognizes limitations and seeks appropriate resources. Seeks new information to broaden knowledge base. Actively participates in USBG (Unit Based Shared Governance) activities. Serves on interdepartmental committees and task forces. Acts as a unit liaison when requested. Supports Magnet journey.
Establishing a pleasant work atmosphere that focuses on teamwork and recognition of individual excellence is a priority.
Experience with Quality initiatives, action plans, and auditing; Time management and multitasking skills to facilitate patient movement; Experience with Joint Commission preparation for disease specific certification.
Experience with team evaluations and disciplinary action processes; Proven ability to coach teams and provide opportunities to facilitate team work; MS office experience Problem solving, decision making and negotiation skills Strong leadership skills; Able to work with multiple departments; Superior interpersonal skills; Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
On-Call as needed to meet the department needs.
Delivers direct patient care in productive numbers as needed to meet the needs of the department and as directed by nurse manager/leadership team. Collaborates with Nurse Manager to develop unit-based goals; reports out to system and hospital-wide committees on quality metrics; active engagement in the Magnet application and ACC accreditation processes.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman's breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
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Required:
Bachelor''s degree in Nursing; Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
Master''s degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare, or Finance preferred
BLS and ACLS Certification.
Minimum of 3 years nursing experience required; critical care experience preferred.
Prior Cath Lab experience preferred
Prior leadership role preferred
HRO training.
Preferred: