Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department Name: Pediatric ICU
Req #: 0000225555
Status: Salaried
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $47.85 - $64.04 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:
Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, formerly known as Saint Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey’s oldest nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community’s highest expectations for compassionate, comprehensive health care. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is one of the largest health care providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and 82,000 Emergency Department patients each year. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in providing world-class care providing more than 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
- At least 2 years acute care nursing experience or 2 years acute care nursing experience with previous management experience in Pediatric ICU
- 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 upon hire
- PALS certification
- Additional certifications may be required as per the Administrative Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy
Scheduling Requirements:
- Evening
- Full-Time
- 37.5 hrs. weekly
- Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
Essential Functions:
- Manages patient care delivery on an assigned shift in 4300 Pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
- Assists the Nurse Manager with ensuring 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.
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 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:
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Retirement Plans
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Planning Support
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Community and Volunteer Opportunities
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.
