Nursing Manager - Surgery and Education

Westwood, NJOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Role summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is seeking a full-time, day shift Nursing Manager for Surgery and Education in Westwood, NJ. This role provides strategic leadership for Surgical Services, focusing on operational, clinical, and educational functions. The manager will advance quality outcomes, patient safety, workforce development, and regulatory readiness, aligning departmental performance with organizational objectives and promoting evidence-based practice. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, 5+ years of perioperative nursing experience, and 2+ years of leadership or education experience. A current RN license, ACLS, and BLS are mandatory, with CNOR certification required within one year of hire. A Master's degree and experience in community hospital surgical services are preferred.

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Nursing Manager - Surgery and Education in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

The Mgr Surgical Services & Education provides strategic leadership for the operational, clinical, and educational functions of Surgical Services.
This position advances quality outcomes, patient safety, workforce development, and regulatory readiness through effective leadership and resource management.
The role aligns departmental performance with organizational objectives while promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
The position serves as a key partner to physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams in achieving operational and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
5+ years of perioperative nursing experience.
2+ years of leadership, educator, or professional development experience.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification or must be attained within 1 year of hire
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Experience in community hospital or acute care surgical services.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

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