Assistant Director of Patient Care, Medical Unit-II at RWJBarnabas Health – New Brunswick, New Jersey

Job Title:Asst Director Patient Care

Location:Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name:Medical Unit-II

Req #:0000203816

Status:Salaried

Shift:Night

Pay Range: $121,935 — $156,140 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for the Medical Unit II at the New Brunswick campus.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BSN required
• At least 2-3 years leadership/charge/preceptor experience as a Registered Nurse
Strong communication, organizational skills, and presentation skills

Preferred:

• MSN highly preferred
• Previous experience as a nursing director is preferred
National Board Certification

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night Shift, 40 hours per week
• Full-Time
On Call Leadership Coverage

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization.
• Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services.
• Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities.
• Will be assigned 50 percent of patient care responsibilities.
• Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll.
Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and drives through-out staff accountability.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Active, valid NJ Registered Nurse License required

BSN required

MSN preferred

Basic Life Support BLS through the American Heart Association AHA required

ACLS required

2 years of nursing experience required

Management experience preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization

Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services

Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities

50 percent patient care responsibilities

Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll

Effectively collaborates with inter-disciplinary teams and drives Through-put and staff accountability