Holy Name Medical Center is a leading healthcare facility dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our community. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment for our employees.
A Brief Overview Assists in the coordination of the clinical and leadership activities of the Nursing Unit. Collaborates with the Unit Directors in developing, assessing, planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating patient care.
What you will do
Identifies staff educational needs and functions as a clinical resource/role model for nursing personnel
Coordinates orientation of nursing employees on specific shift
Oversee unit-based preceptor program
Participates in the interviewing and hiring of new staff members
Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative nursing research and or performance improvement activities
Utilizes evidence-based practice and current research in the development of procedures and protocols
Provides for a positive environment for nursing staff
Demonstrates knowledge of conflict resolution
Assists Nurse Manager/Director with criteria based performance evaluations and competency assessments
Addresses shift-specific matters via staff meetings to further enhance communication and identify areas of concern
Demonstrates effective communication with other departments
Responds to identified concerns of patients, physicians, and visitors. Communicates intervention to Nurse Manager/Director
Manages a patient case load when unit activity indicates
Collaborates with Nurse Manager/Director in monitoring patient acuities
Budget accountability regarding staffing/supplies
Makes staff assignments appropriately based on patient care needs and competency level of staff
Develops intended outcomes for nursing care and patient education plans based on a needs assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration
Provides follow-up supervision to ensure the completion of all patient care assignments
Follows process for progressive discipline in consultation with Nurse Manager/Director
Assumes responsibility and accountability for unit functioning in the absence of the Nurse Manager
Provides input regarding updating and revising policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
Competent in organizational skills to facilitate the delivery of care
Demonstrates a proactive attitude by anticipating potential problem situations and appropriately intervenes
Seeks opportunities to further own knowledge in areas of responsibility
Mentor staff with regard to development of critical thinking skills
Participates in professional organizations, education seminars and projects related to area of expertise
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
Performs related duties as assigned
Education Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required and
Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred
Experience Qualifications
Previous leadership role Preferred and
4-6 years Three plus years of specialty experience Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current NJ License Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS through American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
National certification related to specialty area Upon Hire Preferred
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support May be required dependent on specialty area
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support May be required dependent on specialty area
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation May be required dependent on specialty area
Holy Name Medical Center is a comprehensive, 361-bed hospital offering leading-edge medical practice and technology administered in an environment rooted in a tradition of compassion and respect for every patient. Holy Name provides high quality health care across a continuum that encompasses education, prevention, early intervention, treatment options, rehabilitation and wellness maintenance. The Medical Center offers a robust roster of primary care and specialty physicians, and its Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing provides academically competitive registered nurse and licensed practical nurse education programs. Ranked among the top hospitals in New Jersey and the nation for patient care, clinical performance, consumer value and workplace excellence, Holy Name has been recognized by NJBIZ's as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" every year since 2006 - the only hospital to have earned this honor. The Medical Center is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, is Magnet-recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, consistently earns Hospital Safety Grade A scores from Leapfrog Group, and is a national model for culturally sensitive care. Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.