Director Patient Care (RN) Medical Surgical Unit (Days) at RWJBarnabas Health – NEWARK, New Jersey

Job Title: Director Patient Care

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-I

Req #: 0000239303

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $161,320.73 - $206,574.44 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:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• BSN Degree from an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory/leadership experience

Essential Functions:

The Director of Patient Care is responsible for defining, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the philosophy and objectives for their designated areas to insure the optimal delivery in care and services to all patients in an environment that promotes professional development and continues to assure financial viability. The primary goal is the delivery of competent, efficient and cost effective care.

• Leadership Facilitates interdisciplinary communication/collaboration with all members of health care team/ patient/family by: participating with unit level staff, medical staff, department managers to promote coordination of services; collaborating with Education Specialist / APN to meet educational needs of the unit staff;
• Acting as a liaison between family, patient, physician and staff; plans and promotes for leadership succession;
• Balances professional and personal pursuits; Holds healthcare team accountable; Validate programs and outcomes,
• Standards and Regulatory Readiness Ensures excellence in clinical nursing practice and delivery of safe patient care by: Monitoring the implementation of the plan of care with clinical outcomes,
• Maintains adherence to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center policies and procedures,
• Maintaining regulatory readiness,
• Utilizing performance improvement process to improve the quality of patient care,
• Participating in Nursing policy formulation and decision making,

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