Director Patient Care, Endoscopy Room

Job Title: Director Patient Care

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Endoscopy Room

Req #: 0000252746

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $148,600.00 - $174,000.00 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 Director of Patient Care holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for area(s) assigned

S/he will strive to achieve the optimal patient experience in a cost-effective manner, while applying evidenced-based leadership and practice

The Director of Patient care is responsible for the provision of safe patient care, in a manner that is consistent with the professional standards and hospital policies

The Director of Patient Care promotes a positive and professional environment; supervises charge nurses and front line staff; maintains a stable and productive staff; involves staff at all levels in Nurse Counsel and Shared Governance; and makes data driven decisions

S/he will role model performance and behaviors that are consistent with the values of the organization, furthering its mission, vision and strategic plan

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 3 years of Perioperative Experience
• Minimum 1 years in a leadership role
• BSN
• NJ RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• Preferred
• MSN Required

Essential Functions:

• Supervises day-to-day nursing care and operations for the Endoscopy Department
• Promotes effective communication and working relationships amongst hospital units, department units, hospital staff and department staff,
• Responsible for selecting and retaining qualified nursing staff Works with the Education Department and Human Resources to ensure that the necessary orientation, training, and continuing education is available to the staff,
• Leads recruitment and retention activities,
• Works directly with the Department Chair, Department Division Chiefs, and Management Team on optimizing nursing coverage and care,
• Displays understanding of governing regulations, AORN, AAMI, and JCAHO requirements, defining and maintaining the standards of nursing practice while ensuring consistency with the hospital standards,
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a unit-based performance improvement program in line with JCAHO and other applicable regulatory agencies,
• Participates in establishing systems within the departments which support and practice shared governance management philosophy,
• Contributes to the development of customer service standards and expectations,
• Assists in establishing methods for monitoring employee, patient and physician satisfaction with the services provided within the department
• Monitor space/resource requirements and utilization of outside resources,
• Approves day to day deviation from established staffing guidelines based on patient need,
• Ensures that staffing model is updated on a daily basis,
• Flexes staff according to patient acuity, census, and budget guidelines,
• Approves monthly schedules and advance requests for time off,
• Consistently applies applicable HR policy & procedure for granting time off and/or adding additional shift requests,
• Communication to each and every staff member their role in maintaining a high performing unit with regard to quality,
• Communication to each and every staff member the outcomes of quality monitoring; draws all staff in to analyze and change practice as necessary,
• Collects and delegates collection of selected data elements related to performance improvement initiatives and avoidable delays,
• Ensures completion of occurrence reports and investigates in a timely manner,
• Coordinates and integrates department services on intradepartmental, and hospital wide levels,
• Plans for provision of services through provision of appropriate levels of qualified, competent staff,
• Policies and procedures are in place to support scope of services,
• Actively participates in the event escalation and issue resolution plan and process,
• Participates in planning and goal setting for the department,
• Monitor space/resource reqicy as needed and approves Time Sheets,
• Flexes staff according to workload and productivity measures,
• Responsible for maintaining optimal nursing staff and setting nursing assignments in all department units as needed,
• Monitors progress of new hires and ensures they advance to competent, independent practice in a timely manner,
• Ensure 100% attendance by staff at mandatory education and training programs; education modules,
• Actively furthers systems and standards that support High Reliability
• Finance- continuously tracks the unit's actual financial performance against the budgeted plan,
• They investigate any significant differences, or variances, to identify the root causes and take corrective action,
• Inventory Control- Oversees the ordering and use of supplies to ensure adequate stock levels without overspending or creating unnecessary waste,
• Cost Containment- Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities, which may include reducing staff turnover, improving workflow efficiency, and making smart equipment or supply choices,
• They must balance cost-cutting measures with the need to maintain quality patient care
• Budget- management, oversight, and entry of annual budget
• Able to support clinical needs and requirements of the department
• Performs other duties as assigned,

Qualities:

• Excellent assessment and clinical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Compassionate and patient-centric approach
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
• Collaboration-Build strong working relationships within the multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve common goals and enhance patient outcomes
• Flexibility to work based on the departmental needs
• Proficiency in monitoring and operating medical equipment
• Good problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to learn and implement High Reliability principles into everyday practice
• Mentorship- Guide and inspire team members, fostering their growth and ensuring high standards of care
• Delegation- Assign tasks appropriately to team members to optimize efficiency and leverage individual strengths
• Advocacy- Act on behalf of patients and staff, ensuring their needs and rights are met
• Time Management and Prioritization- Juggle multiple responsibilities, prioritize urgent demands, and maintain a steady workflow to prevent staff burnout
• Team Leadership- Ability to motivate, manage, and lead clinical and support staff to achieve departmental goals
• Strategic Planning- Developing vision and implementing plans for the department to improve patient care,
• Staffing and Resource Management- Overseeing recruitment, staffing, and efficient allocation of resources and budgets,
• Data Analysis- Analyzing patient care data and performance metrics to drive improvements

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.