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RWJBarnabas Health Assistant Director Patient Care, Family Centered Care/Nursery (Evenings) in Livingston, New Jersey
Assistant Director Patient Care, Family Centered Care/Nursery (Evenings)Req #:0000175823
Category:Nursing Manager
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Evening
Facility:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department:FCC/Nursery
Location:
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Job overview:
The Family Centered Care/Nursery Unit is a warm comforting environment for families to encourage bonding and celebration. The Assistant Director of Patient Care is responsible for staff performance and the accomplishment of department responsibilities in accord with corporate, hospital, department, and safe policies and procedures to meet both company and regulatory requirements. Responsible for providing high-quality patient care, for promoting teamwork with physicians and all health care providers, and for promoting internal and external customer satisfaction. Ensures the efficient operation of the department and optimum use of resources to maximize productivity and minimize costs. The Assistant Director will help support adherence to standards of quality control, financial budgeting.
Qualifications:
Required:
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
At least 2 years acute care nursing experience or 2 years acute care nursing experience with preview management experience
Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Successful completion of all orientation programs
Preferred:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or currently matriculating
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Scheduling Requirements:
Full Time
Evening
37.5 hrs. weekly
6:30pm-7:30am
Essential Functions:
Ensures that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients and his/her nursing units 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. Provides input into evaluation of staff performance in accordance with organization policies. Participates in nursing Quality Improvement. Assists with unit administration, including scheduling, payroll and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Maintains and role models clinical skills necessary to provide care to patients. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care. Ensures that the unit is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.
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 (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
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer