Director Patient Care (RN) Wound Care Center at RWJBarnabas Health – NEWARK, New Jersey

Job Title: Director Patient Care

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Wound Care Center

Req #: 0000223691

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $150,000- $200,000 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: The Director of Patient Care is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. This includes patient care assessment, patient care planning and implementation, and working on patient care quality improvement. This position works in collaboration with the Administrative Director and the Medical Director to meet the Center’s program objectives and help ensure optimal healing outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate's is required.
• Active New Jersey RN licensure or approved compact license is required.
• BLS from the American Heart Association is required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is required.
• Two (2) years of inpatient or outpatient wound experience are required.
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (WCON, WCC) preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time, Day Shift

Essential Functions:

Program Leadership

• Support in the evaluation of wound healing services to identify opportunities to improve clinical and financial outcomes and operational efficiencies. Develop procedures, policies, and/or workflows to address identified opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on strategic planning, the establishment and monitoring of outcome measures, and the development of other key performance indicators to improve clinical outcomes and patient experiences.

Service Delivery

• Provides direct patient care as warranted to maintain expertise and support operations.
• Serve as a clinical expert and consultant to all staff, providers, and other internal or external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional inpatient and ambulatory clinical teams that work in concert to provide high-quality care to the complex wound population.
• Conduct performance assessments and evaluations of staff in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Resource Management

• Identify, communicate, and coordinate resource needs and deployment in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Collaboratively prepare and manage the annual operating expense budget.
• Support revenue improvement work to include coding or billing functions, supply chain, and other events that impact revenue.

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.