Assistant Nurse Manager

Responsibilities

• Supervise the provision and management of patient care services for assigned inpatient psychiatric and children's crisis intervention units.
• Ensure the delivery of quality patient care through direct supervision of clinical staff and management of high-risk situations.
• Facilitate effective interdisciplinary communication to coordinate efforts, resolve operational problems, and improve patient outcomes.
• Plan and implement safe staffing levels based on patient acuity and defined staffing plans.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding policy, procedure, and standards of practice.
• Promote cost-effective resource utilization, including budget development and daily expense control.
• Participate in quality improvement, educational activities, and research endeavors.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible nursing experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience in the specific service area (Psychiatric/Behavioral Health).
• Strong psychiatric nursing skills and ability to utilize the nursing process.
• Proven leadership ability and capacity to direct non-professional staff in a team environment.
• Proficiency in PC literacy and word processing.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits.
• Life insurance coverage and employee discount programs.

About the Company

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) offers a full continuum of evidence-based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. As one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, UBHC is dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education through its diverse range of inpatient and outpatient services.