Director Patient Care (RN) Post Intensive Care- III (2N) Full Time Day

Job Title: Director Patient Care

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Post Intensive Care- III

Req #: 0000250511

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $151,694.81 - $204,787.99 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.

The Director of Patient Care is responsible for assisting the Patient care Service Executive Council in defining, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the philosophy and objectives for their designated areas to ensure the optimal delivery of care and services to all patients in an environment that promotes professional development and continues to assure financial viability,

Job Overview:

RWJ Barnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Director of Patient Care for our Post Intensive Care Unit- III (2North) at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. In 2017, the Medical Center completed a state-of-the-art campus expansion featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32 bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and newly expanded Emergency Department.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BSN required
• 4 years of Medical/Surgical or Telemetry Supervisory experience     
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• MSN

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS Certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• Day Shift
• Monday-Friday (salaried position)

Essential Functions:

• The Director of Patient Care provides nursing care oversight 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 Director of Patient Care 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.
• The Director of Patient Care is responsible for preventing and reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• The Director of Patient Care is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Director of Patient Care is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Director of Patient Care is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Director of Patient Care 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 Director of Patient Care is responsible for driving the operational efficiency of the unit, in all areas not limited to all quality outcomes.
• The Director of Patient Care is responsible for driving high performance in patient and family experiences, by following the RWJBH system prescriptive plan. 

Other 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 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!

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