Asst Director Patient Care , Post Coronary Care

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Post Coronary Care Unit

Req #: 0000225552

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $121,935.00 - $156,140.00 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:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for Post Coronary Care at the New Brunswick campus.

5 Tower is a 31-bed telemetry unit.  Nursing care is provided to adult cardiac and acute care medical surgical patients ages 18 years through the lifespan. Patients cared for on this unit include but are not limited to post cardiac catheterization, post device placement, heart failure, and management and care of adult cystic fibrosis. Patient care includes frequent physical assessments, post operative care, administration of blood products, dressing changes, chest physiotherapy, and selected respiratory treatments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BSN required
• At least 3 – 5  years of nursing experience required
• Experience in Med Surg and/or Telemetry required

Preferred:

• MSN highly preferred
• Previous experience as a nursing director is preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements :

• Night Shift, 40 hours per week
• Please note the hours of this position are 7:00 pm - 7:30 am with an additional 8 hours of office time bi-weekly.
• Full-Time
• On Call Leadership Coverage

Essential Functions:

• Managing a team of nurses and support staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating performance,
• Providing guidance and support to improve nursing practice and morale,
• Ensuring that necessary resources, such as equipment, supplies, and staffing levels, are available to provide safe and effective patient care,
• Manage department budgets, ensure cost-effective care delivery, and optimize the use of resources within the organization,
• Monitoring patient outcomes and implementing quality improvement initiatives to ensure high standards of care,
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and safety protocols,
• Creating and enforcing policies and procedures to ensure consistent and high-quality nursing care,
• Addressing concerns from patients, families, and staff, and resolving conflicts in a timely and professional manner,
• Encourage ongoing education and training for nursing staff to enhance skills and foster a culture of professional development,
• Contribute to long-term planning for the unit or facility, including the implementation of new technologies processes, or services to improve patient care and operational efficiency,
• Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization.
• Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services.
• Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities.
• Will be assigned 50 percent of patient care responsibilities.
• Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll.
• Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and drives through-out staff accountability.

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer