Assisstant Director Patient Care (RN), General Med/Surg (Days)

Job Overview:
The Assistant Director of Patient Care role will be to oversee and delegate the daily operations of an Med Surg unit, while fostering a positive work environment. They will be responsible for anticipating and addressing the complex, individual needs of patients and will work to create an efficient workflow within the unit.

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 preview management experience
• Experienced RN with Charge Nurse experience or Nurse Manager experience
• 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:

• Active 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:

• Day shift
• 37.5 hours a week
• 2 weekend shifts per month

Essential Functions:
Assistant Director will assist the Nursing Director with unit Operations and will provide support to the nursing team. They will supervise, assess and evaluate the safe and quality care of all patients during their shift. Duties may also include daily audits of clinical documentation and care plans, daily rounding with patients for patient satisfaction and coordination of care.

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