Nurse Manager, Kahn 5 Neuro Medical & Gagnon 3 Pulmonary, Full-time Days, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Manager (RN) for Kahn 5. This role is responsible for the clinical, operational, financial, and human resource management of the unit, ensuring high-quality patient care, timely access to services, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and fiscal stewardship. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams, the Nurse Manager drives staff performance, patient satisfaction, department productivity, and strategic growth while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

• Provides oversight and operational support for the coordination and delivery of high-quality patient care 24/7. Leads and facilitates efficient patient flow processes, including admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal resource utilization. Conducts rounds to foster team engagement, uphold safety standards, and enhance the overall patient and family experience. Ensures payroll is accurate. Ensures appropriate staffing levels to meet patient acuity and volume, managing overtime, and aligning staffing with budgetary and productivity targets.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and management of annual operating, capital, and staffing budgets, ensuring efficient resource utilization and alignment with financial objectives. Actively contributes to strategic planning efforts to support organizational priorities.
• Leads the performance management process by conducting timely introductory and annual evaluations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and individual development plans. Actively participates in strategic talent decisions, including recruitment and separation, while providing ongoing clinical and behavioral coaching to support staff excellence. Identifies and promotes professional development opportunities to foster continuous learning and career advancement. Applies progressive disciplinary practices consistently and equitably, addressing performance and conduct issues promptly with thorough documentation.
• Cultivates a staff-driven experience that prioritizes exceptional service for patients, physicians, colleagues, the community. Actively involves staff in advancing standards of patient care excellence. Embodies and promotes the organization’s vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities. Consistently evaluates the patient experience and implements focused action plans to enhance satisfaction and support the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Serves as an effective representative of the hospital and health system within the community, actively seeking opportunities to promote the organization.
• Ensures the implementation of professional practice standards in alignment with organizational policies and evidence-based guidelines. Maintains compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, OSHA, Joint Commission, and other relevant accrediting bodies. Oversees departmental performance and ensures adherence to patient safety initiatives and regulatory requirements.
• Promotes shared decision-making and professional autonomy through active participation in a professional governance structure. Maintains engagement with relevant professional organizations. Leads recruitment, retention, and team engagement efforts, fostering a collaborative and supportive departmental culture. Supports the organization’s Magnet journey by advancing nursing excellence and staff empowerment. Facilitates daily huddles to enhance communication, reinforce a culture of safety.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing; Education must be obtained from an accredited institution
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare, or Finance preferred

License/Certification:

• Certification in area of specialty preferred
• BLS Required
• Valid New Jersey Registered Nursing or Multi-state compact Registered Nurse License

Relevant Experience:

• Two years of healthcare management experience
• Demonstrated expertise in leadership, mentoring ability, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience leading customer relations, finance, productivity management, quality improvement, and staffing and development
• Experience with Shared Governance