Asst Director Patient Care - Pre/Post Surgical at RWJBarnabas Health – New Brunswick, New Jersey

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Pre/Post Surgical

Req #: 0000233938

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $121,935.54 - $156,140.92 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.

Leadership

Summary

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for Pre & Post Surgical Unit at the New Brunswick campus.

Assumes responsibility for the overall functioning Pre/Post Anesthesia Care Unit at and RWJUH with 24/7 accountability to ensure that it is operationalized safely and completely.

Coordinates and oversees the Perianesthesia nursing care practice area in conjunction with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital.

Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia and the management team to identify needs and improve services. Ensures compliance with Quality Improvement activities, and HRO standards and develops performance improvement ideas. Implements patient care standards, orientation and continuing education. Ensures the unit is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BSN required
• At least 2 years of nursing leadership experience required
• PACU / Pre & Post Surgical experience required

Preferred:

• MSN highly preferred
• Previous experience as a nursing director is preferred
• Critical Care experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS and ACLS certification
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

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

Essential Functions:

Patient Care Management Maintains clinical expertise as demonstrated by:

• Providing care that is safe, effective and consistent of RWJUH standards
• Applying knowledge of growth and development over the life span
• Applying the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients service on Service Line
• Sharing specialty based knowledge and skills both formally and informally
• Incorporating current research findings into clinical practice Provides open lines of communication for reporting medical errors and near misses using RWJUH organizational tools and resources

• Human Resources/Financial Management Facilitates the safe and effective functioning of the unit as demonstrated by:
• Interviewing and hiring licensed and unlicensed personnel in collaboration with the OR Director Assists the Unit Educator in facilitating orientation process for new employees demonstrated.
• Assists in maintaining a positive preceptor/orientee relationship
• Working with the preceptor/orientee to solve any problems Collaborates with Unit Educators to ensure that orientees complete the unit based orientation within an appropriate individualized time frame Mentors and counsel service line team member as necessary Conducts performance evaluations for service line team members in a timely manner according to policy Manages and controls service line expenditures within agreed budgets Knowledge of administration, budgeting principals, and personnel management Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills acting as a professional leadership role model

• Research, Education and Performance Improvement:

• Demonstrates knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, and staffing,

• Assists with review and/or revision of policy and procedures as related to operational processes,

• Creates and implements action plans for metrics not meeting established goal,

• Demonstrates knowledge of New Jersey Nursing Practice Act, TJC, NJDHSS, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements,

• Demonstrates knowledge of AORN and AAMI Standards,

• Consistently monitors to assure current awareness of the level of patient care being performed in the Operating Rooms,

• Supports and enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures,

• 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