Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care
Location: RWJUH Somerset
Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-I
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $112,500.00 - $146,340.00 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.
Asst Director of Patient Care - RWJBarnabas Health Essential Functions:
- The Assistant Clinical Director provides nursing care in the acute care setting within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards
- Assists in directing and supervising all functions and activities in a patient care setting
- Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed
- Assures safety in 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
- Utilizes the nursing process in all aspects of the provision of care, individualizing the plan of care to address a specific patients needs
- Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate personnel and for consistently setting and evaluating
- Exercises supervisory authority and independent judgment in assigning employee labor
- Is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics
- 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
- Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments -i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas- and medical errors, etc.
- Exercises supervisory authority and independent judgment in directing employee labor
- Makes recommendations regarding the ongoing performance evaluation of supervised staff and resulting actions -i,e, reward, discipline, discharge, etc
- Insure that Pavilion 3 Surgical is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations
To be considered for this Assistant Director opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A BSN is required. Previous experience in acute care is strongly preferred
This position offers a consistent 36 hours per week on day 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!
