Asst Director Patient CareReq #:0000182912

Category:Nursing Manager

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Clara Maass Medical Center

Department:Operating Room

Location:

Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Intensive Care Unit at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. 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

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Operating room

• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

• Maintains current BEST training; obtains within 3 months of initial assignment

Preferred:

• MSN from an accredited school

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of New Jersey

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

• Certifications as required by law, stature, and/or regulation for area or specialization

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 37.5 hours a week

• Full-Time

• Monday Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Essential Functions:

• 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 unit budget,

• Participates in nursing quality assurance

• Maintains unit administration including scheduling and maintains of 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

• Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services

• Promotes quality of patient care through the following: Develops/revises plan for patient care delivery in assigned areas; Identifies and corrects actual/potential problems; Recommends/selects appropriate indicators to measure performance; Implements and enforces the national patient safety goals; Communicates QA & 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.

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

The Assistant Director Patient Care is responsible for maintaining the continuity of patient flow, provides a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors,

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer