Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: Coronary Care Unit-C6
Status: Salaried
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $127,512.73 - $165,766.55 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.
Assistant Director of Patient Care(RN) - RWJBarnabas Health As an Assistant Director of Patient Care (RN), a typical day may include: - Manages patient care delivery on an assigned shift
- Assists the Patient Care Director with ensuring that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients and his/her nursing units in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital
- Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation and continuing education
- Provides input into evaluation of staff performance in accordance with organization policies.
- Participates in nursing Quality Improvement
- Assists with unit administration, including scheduling, payroll and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Maintains and role model clinical skills necessary to provide care to patients
- Assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
- Maintains accurate current information re: patient placement availability, status of critical care units, potential discharges and hospital census.
- Interprets legal aspects of hospital related issues and assures communication of incidents to Risk Management/Public Relations.
- Maintains expertise and up to date knowledge of current nursing practice and acts as a clinical resource person.
- Maintains the standards of nursing care which are evidence based and outcome driven and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department and are based on ethical principles which adhere to the ANA code of ethics.
- Directs operations when hospital is in a crisis mode, referring to admin-on-call as necessary.
- Communicate with Administrative Director/Department Head regarding issues of concern specific to employee performance/behavior.
This role might be for you if: - Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
- 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
- To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire and ACLS required. A bachelor's degree required and a master's degree preferred. At least 2 years of critical care nursing experience or 2 years of acute care nursing experience with previous management experience is highly preferred. Must be comfortable with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. Full-time night shift is 36 hours per week with a weekend commitment and the schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs.
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!
