Asst Director Patient Care (RN) Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit Full Time Day in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit

Req #: 0000250354

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,012.00 - $162,516.00 per year

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:

This Assistant Director of Patient Care will work in the 27 bed adult Short term Care Unit. This unit is for individuals who are involuntarily committed, experiencing acute psychiatric crises, providing a safe environment, a supportive and structured milieu, and intensive psychiatric and physiological therapeutic interventions.  

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 1year of progressive nursing leadership and or RN experience in an acute care setting
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or currently matriculating

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ RN License
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• Day Shift
• 37.5 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Ensures that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients on his/her nursing units in accordance with the mission, vison, values, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital
• Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation and continuing education
• Participates in the interview s and hiring of potential candidates for open positions on the unit
• Provides input into evaluation and/or corrective action of staff performance in accordance with organization policies
• Participates in nursing Quality Improvement
• Assists with unit administration, including scheduling, payroll and maintenance of supplies and equipment
• Maintains and role models clinical skills necessary to provide care to patients
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care
• Insure that unit/department/division is in compliance with all applicable policies, law s and regulations

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
• 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