Assistant Director Patient Care, Renal Transplant at RWJBarnabas Health – Livingston, New Jersey

Job overview:
The Assistant Director Patient Care manages patient care delivery on an assigned shift.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• At least 2 years acute care nursing experience or 2 years acute care nursing experience with previous management experience in Renal Transplant
• Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
• Successful completion of all orientation programs

Preferred:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or currently matriculating
  

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Additional certifications may be required as per the Administrative Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation “Certification” Policy

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• Evening
• 37.5 hrs. weekly
• Every other weekend

Essential Functions:
Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services. Assists the staff with development / implementation of nursing process (i.e. admission assessment, discharge plans and patient teaching). Delegates and prioritizes work assignments according to the individual associates’ competence and patient care needs. Demonstrates a fiscal responsibility in managing resources, staff and supplies. Follows established guidelines for staffing & scheduling policies, as related to daily staffing, OT, budgetary justification.

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 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