Clinical Director, Nursery Mother/Baby in Livingston, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Director Patient Care

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Nursery

Req #: 0000262479

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $159,200.00 - $215,100.00 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:

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Clinical Director plays a vital role in leading day-to-day program operations, driving clinical excellence, and fostering a high-performing therapeutic environment. The role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Clinical Director, you will serve as a critical component of leadership, ensuring strict compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks while empowering clinical teams. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Clinical Director is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As a Nursery Mother/Baby Clinical Director, a typical day may include:

• Ensures that quality, age-appropriate care is delivered to all patients in their designated clinical units in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the organization
• Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation, and continuing education
• Evaluates staff performance in accordance with organizational policies
• Participates in staff quality assurance
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care
• Participates in the designated department's strategic planning process
• Analyzes systems and operations to facilitate recommendations for change and improvement
• Facilitate operational excellence in patient services and across the designated departments
• Maintains a level of knowledge of current healthcare trends through continuous education and participation at meetings both internally and externally
• Ensure that [unit/department/division] is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations

This role might be for you if:

• You have a minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience in an acute care or post-acute setting
• You have a minimum of two (2) years of nursing leadership experience
• You have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse required for APN leadership role
• You lead with collaboration and teamwork with clear and compassionate communication
• You thrive in a high reliable organization, where you encourage your team to proactively raise concerns and offer solutions
• Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
• Collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen
• Experience in an academic, multi-specialty institution is preferred
• Experience managing staff at the manager or above level is preferred

To be considered for this Clinical Director opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing, a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey required for APN leadership role. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program preferred. This position is Full-Time on the day shift at 37.5 hours weekly, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.

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 are included, 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.