Administrative Director of Patient Care (RN) Psych Service Administration Full Time Day

Job Title: Administrative Dir Pt Care

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Psych Service-Admin Ambulatory

Req #: 0000268963

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $167,200.00 - $225,800.00 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:

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Administrative Director provides leadership to the department and staff of Trinitas Psychiatric Services throughout the Behavioral Health department including 110 inpatient beds (40 child, 27 adult involuntary, 21 adult voluntary and 22 bed IDD/MI specialized units); as well as outpatient nursing programs and psychiatric emergency screening service. The primary goal of nursing and patient care services is the delivery of quality, compassionate, culturally competent, cost-effective and efficient care to individuals, families and communities served. The candidate should share in the mission, vision and values of the RWJBH family and posses supportive and empowering leadership qualities. Participates in department and hospital wide Patient Safety and Quality committees.          

As a Administrative Director, a typical day may include:  

• Assisting the leadership team in defining, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the philosophy, objectives, mission, and vision of the Medical Center and the Department of Nursing.
• Develops and implements strategies to improve market share, maintain high quality-of-service levels, and maximize physician, employee, and customer satisfaction.
• Provides 24-hour accountability for clinical patient care delivery and overall administration within assigned units, including staff scheduling and resource/supply management.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the unit budget to ensure continuous financial viability and fiscal health.
• Ensures the delivery of quality nursing care by establishing patient care standards, identifying/correcting clinical problems, and implementing national patient safety goals.
• Directs nursing Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) by selecting appropriate performance indicators, evaluating outcomes, and communicating findings as required.
• Ensures all units and divisions comply with hospital policies, institutional procedures, and external guidelines.
• Practices in strict accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, and The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements.
• Guides and supports the clinical team by developing policies, procedural guidelines, and comprehensive orientation and continuing education programs.
• Evaluates staff performance and fosters a professional environment that promotes continuous career development in accordance with organizational policies.

This role might be for you if:  

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially were teamwork drives outcomes
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
• Collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this Administrative Director opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement in good standing and current American Heart Association BLS certification. A Master's degree is strongly preferred; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing  and graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required. At least 3-5 year's of progressive nursing leadership in a Behavioral Health setting. Behavioral Health, Medical/Surgical and or Telemetry nursing experience is preferred, as is Psychiatric-Mental Health certifications and/or national nursing certifications, and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC.  In this position, you will work 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.  This position offers a Day Shift  and Full Time schedule, 37.5 working hours weekly. . 

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 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
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer