Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: Coronary Care Unit
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.
Job Overview:Coronary Care Unit Assistant Director of Patient Care (RN) - RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.
As an Assistant Director of Patient Care (RN), a typical day may include: - The APCD provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
- The APCD 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 in the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
- The APCD is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments.
- The APCD is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
- The APCD is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
- The APCD is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
- The APCD is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs.
- The APCD is responsible for assisting in interviewing staff, hiring staff, staff schedules, payroll duties, yearly evaluations and disciplinary actions.
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 must be completed within 120 days of hire and CCRN preferred. An Associate Science in Nursing degree is required. Bachelor's degree preferred. A minimum 1-2 years' experience in Critical Care Nursing, ICU or ED is highly preferred. Must be comfortable with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. Full-Time Night shift.
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!
