Job Title: Director Patient Care
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department Name: PICU V
Req #: 0000270633
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $151,600.00 - $204,800.00 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:
Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. Our facility includes centers for advanced wound care, sleep disorders, bariatrics, orthopedics cardiac services, cancer care, emergency services, and more. 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.
Director of Patient Care (RN) – RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, the Director of Patient Care (RN) is responsible for the Post Intensive Care Unit-V (6 South) Neuro/Stroke Unit and provides 24-hour accountability for patient care delivery for the unit. This Director role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Director, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization with supportive and empowering leadership qualities. The candidate should share in the mission, vision and values of the RWJBarnabas Health family. Participates in department and hospital wide Patient Safety and Quality committees. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every employee is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.
As a Director of Patient Care (RN), a typical day may include:
Ensures that quality age-appropriate 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 for staff
Ensures that Patient s perception of care and experience are maintained at a high standard according to the organizational goals, by consistently following the organization s outlined prescriptive plan
Evaluates staff performance in accordance with organizational policies
Develops, implements and maintains unit budget
Participates in nursing quality assurance
Maintains unit administration including scheduling and maintains supplies and equipment
Uses and understands the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care
Ensure that (unit/department/division] is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations
Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care
Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes
This role might be for you if:
To be considered for this RN 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 as well as ACLS certification within six (6) months of hire. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; Masters degree is strongly preferred. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.At least 3-5 years acute nursing experience (Telemetry or Care of Neuro/Stroke Patients preferred) with at least one year of nursing management experience is required. Successful completion of Dysrhythmia Course required. Medical/Surgical and or Telemetry nursing experience preferred, as is the following certifications – MEDSURG-BC (Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certification), PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse), CMSRN (Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse), and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. In this position, you will work 7a-8p. This position requires a Full Time Day shift schedule including, every other weekend and holiday required. Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs.
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
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:
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
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
