Administrative Director of Patient Care (RN) Perioperative Support Services Full Time Day

Job Title: Administrative Dir Pt Care

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Perioperative Support Services

Req #: 0000261423

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $159,279.00 - $215,027.00 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:

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County with advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across various disciplines. Jersey City Medical Center, among many accolades, has earned 14 “A” national safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group since the program's inception in 2012, was awarded Magnet Recognition for superior nursing, was named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located— in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum 7-10 years of perioperative experience in an academic or tertiary care setting
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in the operating room
• Must complete a minimum of 8 hours per year of professional development focused on hospital-wide leadership issues
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient Computer Skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business (MSN, MHA, or MBA) is strongly preferred.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• National certification CNOR strongly preferred or obtained within one year of start.
• Active New Jersey RN license (or ability to obtain)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 40 hours
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Visionary leadership with a proven track record of managing surgical services in an organization that includes significant emergency volume, cardiac and trauma surgical services and robotics
• Deep understanding of OR and SPD workflows, preference card standardization, and efficiency metrics
• Experience and facile at SPM or similar tracking and reporting systems
• Ability to lead change, foster a culture of accountability, and drive continuous quality improvement
• Excellent communication and physician relationship-building skills
• Expertise in leading teams through operational growth, new space activations, and surgical innovation adoption
• Provides 24-hour accountability for patient care delivery
• Ensures that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients on his/her nursing unit in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital
• Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation and continuing education
• Evaluates staff performance in accordance with organizational policies
• Develops, implements and maintains a unit budget,
• Participate in nursing quality assurance
• Maintains unit administration including scheduling and maintaining supplies and equipment
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services
• Promotes quality of patient care through the following: Develops or revises plan for patient care delivery in assigned areas; Identifies and corrects actual or potential problems; Recommends or selects appropriate indicators to measure performance; Implements and enforces the national patient safety goals; Communicates QA and PI findings as required.

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. Other duties assigned may include, but are not limited to, quality improvement work and work related to ensuring Magnet standards.

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 on 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