Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cardiac Post CTICU

Req #: 0000236626

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $124,414.76 - $159,263.78 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 Assistant Director of Patient Care is responsible for assisting the Patient Care Director in ensuring the optimal delivery of care and service to patients and families in their designated areas, Leadership Facilitates interdisciplinary communication/collaboration with all members of health care team/patient/family by; communicates 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; Balances professional and personal pursuits; Facilitates effective patient relation initiatives including hourly rounding 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 works with Director of PCS; Utilizing performance improvement process to improve the quality of patient care; Participates in Nursing policy formulation and decision making; Support of Professional Practice Enhancing the clinical environment for retention of qualified staff; Participates in the recruitment and selection of personnel for hire. Works with Director of PCS and Division Educator to facilitate appropriate orientation, training, and continuing education for personnel. Evaluates, and counsels/disciplines staff on their job performance. Completes performance evaluations in required time frame.

Demonstrates principles of self-care and supports members of the health care team in self-care practices. Aligns organizational conduct with ethical and professional standards. Support of the Healthcare Environment Ensures effective, appropriate utilization of human, fiscal, and material resources by assuring appropriate utilization of staff based on staff competencies, job responsibilities, and patient needs, develops monthly time schedule, allocating resources efficiently, provide balanced staff distribution on duty for all shifts throughout the year with input of schedule into Ansos per reset schedule. Works with Director of PCS to monitor the unit’s budget and control variances. Works with Director of PCS to monitor LOS with open communication with all the health care disciplines,

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer