Assistant Director Patient Care (RN) Medical-Surgical Unit (8S) Full Time Evening at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department: Medical Surgical Unit III

Req #: 48512

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $121,935.00 - $156,140.00 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:

Trinitas Regional Medical Center, established in 2000 through the consolidation of Elizabeth General Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital, operates as a Catholic teaching hospital under the oversight of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth. Situated in Elizabeth, NJ, the hospital serves a population exceeding 129,000, offering comprehensive healthcare across two campuses. With 554 beds, including facilities for long-term care and behavioral health, Trinitas annually treats nearly 20,000 inpatients, 70,000 emergency patients and accommodates over 450,000 outpatient visits. Committed to God's healing mission, Trinitas prioritizes excellent, compassionate care, particularly for the poor and vulnerable, exemplified by its status as a leading Charity Care provider in the state. Trinitas is recognized for excellence across 12 Centers of Excellence, ranging from cardiology to sleep medicine.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• 2-3 years of Med/Surg, Telemetry nursing experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• National nursing certifications in area of specialty
• BSN or MSN

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS through American Heart Association upon hire
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License or active Compact Registered Nurse License with New Jersey endorsement

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Evening Shift, 3p-11:30p
• Monday – Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation may be required based on unit staffing needs

Essential Functions:

• Trinitas Regional Medical Center supports a 38 Bed Medical Surgical Unit with a broad range of patient care needs and often supports some higher-acuity patients.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care is responsible for compliance monitoring.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care collaborates with the health access dept and other units regarding bed coordination.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care provides input regarding objective observations related to staff evaluations; actively works with preceptors and Nurse Manager regarding orientation process and mentoring of new staff.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care maintains positive relationships with all customers, including employees, physicians, patients, visitors, and guests.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care utilizes a variety of feedback to improve processes and services to meet and exceed customer needs.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care uses sound employee relations practices and maintains high levels of visibility and accessibility.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care follows through on all customer requests and inquiries in a timely fashion.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care utilizes principles of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in all work situations.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care seeks feedback and recommendations from others to improve quality, processes, and services.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care contributes to improving quality services and productivity, taking the initiative to continually evaluate one’s work, report problems, suggest solutions, and try new ideas.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care effectively allocates and schedules resources.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care is able to project and appropriately staff the unit or department to function effectively according to demand.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care utilizes both labor and non-labor resources to maximize efficiency and quality.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care adheres to budgetary guidelines and targets, proactively managing budget variances and their causes.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care determines priorities and organizes work and time to meet them.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care follows sound employee retention techniques, including effective selection and interviewing, recognition, fair and timely discipline, and ongoing performance feedback.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care interacts constructively, tactfully, and diplomatically with others and resolves conflicts effectively, demonstrating cultural competency and the ability to maintain a diverse workforce.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care completes tasks and assignments in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care remains positive and focused despite obstacles and setbacks.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing assignments.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously to accomplish goals.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care checks the expiration dates of medical supplies or assigns this process to other employees.
• The Assistant Director of Patient Care gives instructions to patients as directed by physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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