Asst Director Patient Care

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for the Orthopedic unit at the New Brunswick campus.

Orthopedics is a 16 bed orthopedic unit. The Assistant Director is a registered professional nurse who under the direction of the Nursing Director coordinates available resources to efficiently and effectively provide professional nursing care of a quality consistent with the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Standards of Care to the patients assigned to his/her unit.

RWJ University Hospital is the primary teaching hospital of the RWJ Barnabas health system, and is one of three Level 1 trauma centers in the state of NJ. This academic medical center is renowned for outstanding clinical quality. We are committed to being the best place to receive and deliver care! RWJ University Hospital has received the Magnet designation 6 times, reinforcing the culture of nursing excellence within the hospital.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BSN required
• At least 2 years of nursing experience required

Preferred:

• MSN highly preferred
• Previous experience as a nursing director preferred
• Experience with Orthopedic patients preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 40 hours per week
• Full-Time
• On Call Leadership Coverage

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization.
• Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services.
• Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities.
• Will be assigned 50 percent of patient care responsibilities.
• Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll.
• Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and drives through-out staff accountability.

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 (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• 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