Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatrics II Req #: 0000156381
Category: Nursing Manager
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Pediatrics II
Location: Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

RWJBH is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director Patient Care for our Pediatrics II Department. The Nurse Manager 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. The Nurse Manager demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to make decisions regarding the provision of age-appropriate care for the unit s patient population.

Qualifications:

Required:

BSNAt least 1-3 years relative clinical practiceStrong communication, organizational skills, and presentation skillsProficient computer skills

Preferred:

BSN exception may be made if candidate meets other requirements and is actively pursuing a bachelor s degree; the completion of the degree is expected within 5 years of acceptance of the position.National certification for clinical specialty Previous leadership experience highly preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

BLS and ACLS CertificationPALSActive New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

Night ShiftMonday Friday, some weekends and holiday rotationFT

Essential Functions:

Facilitates the safe and effective functioning of the unit as demonstrated byInterviewing and hiring unlicensed personnelInterviewing and hiring licensed personnel in collaboration with Nursing DirectorFacilitates the orientation process for new employees as demonstrated byMaking assignments that maintain preceptor-orientee relationship.Working the preceptor-orientee to solve any problemsEnsuring that orientees complete the unit-based orientation within an appropriate individualized time frameContributes to the professional growth and development of staff byContinuously assessing patient care to evaluate staff knowledge and patterns of performanceCounseling staff on identified areas for improvementEvaluating the staff performance as demonstrated by the completion of the performance evaluation in a timely mannerCounseling and implementing appropriate disciplinary actionPlanning/coordinating unit based education programs as identified by unit needsConsiders staff participation in safety/quality initiatives when completing employee performance appraisals

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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary 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