RWJBarnabas Health

Asst Director Patient Care - Rapid Decision Unit - Day

RWJBarnabas Health$125K — $162K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN New Jersey License
  • BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  • 3-5 years of experience in Emergency and Telemetry preferred
  • National certification in a clinical specialty preferred
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
  • Experience with Epic systems is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the Rapid Decision Unit and delegate tasks efficiently
  • Collaborate with the Director for hiring, evaluations, and unit administration
  • Coordinate patient care to meet diverse patient needs and ensure quality outcomes
  • Act as a role model and clinical resource for staff, fostering professional development
  • Identify growth opportunities and implement policies to enhance patient care quality
  • Facilitate interdepartmental coordination to improve workflow
  • Engage in departmental quality assurance activities

Benefits

  • 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 like Pet Insurance
  • Discounts through partnerships with NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon and more.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: RDU-Emergency Dept



Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 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:

The Assistant Director of Patient Care role will be to oversee and delegate the daily operations of the Rapid Decision 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.

Required:
  • Active RN New Jersey License
  • BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
  • BSN

Preferred:
  • National certification in an applicable clinical specialty
  • 3-5 years of Emergency and Telemetry experience
  • MSN
  • Epic experience

Essential Duties:
  • Provide support and assistance to the Director and staff for coordination of patient care to meet the needs of all patients and to ensure quality outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Collaborates and assists the director with hiring, evaluations, and administrative functions of the unit. Facilitates with the Director for goal-setting in collaboration with staff. Unit responsibilities are for the assigned shift, including weekends.

    Functions as a role model and clinical resource to staff, provides guidance and professional development, facilitates interdepartmental coordination, identifies opportunities for growth and quality of patient care and services, develops and implements policies and procedures, participates in departmental quality assurance.

Scheduling:
  • Days, 40 hours a week

Other Job 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!

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in New Jersey, with hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and clinics throughout the state. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three children's hospitals, a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a behavioral health center, and numerous other clinical facilities. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and to advancing medical research and education.
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