Job Overview:
Responsible for the quality of nursing care, the management of personnel and management systems on a specified nursing unit on a 24-hour basis.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited School of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
- NJ RN License
- AHA BLS Provider Certification
- Three years of nursing experience
- Evidence of leadership ability
- Physical stamina and ability to safely lift and move objects and people
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or eligible. If not certified at hire, expectation to receive certification within one year of hire
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
- NJ RN License
- AHA BLS Provider Certification
Scheduling Requirements:
Essential Functions:
- Meets expectations of department staff positions as required to meet customer expectations
- Supports staff and encourages in them a sense of ownership of their work processes
- Provides staff the opportunity to provide feedback regarding department and hospital operations
- Motivates staff to improve their performance, continuously, leading to improved department performance
- Creates an environment that enables the department to fulfill its mission and meet or exceed its goals
- Responsible for the operation of their department, and for the measurement, assessment, and continuous improvement of the department s performance
- All department services are organized, directed, and staffed in keeping with the scope of services offered
- Ensures that adequate staff, space, equipment, and other resources are available to provide the department s services
- Develops and administers department budgets according to hospital guidelines
- Coordinates the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services to meet customer expectations
- Maximizes potential of self and subordinates by supporting professional growth and conducting training and orientation sessions
- Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with colleagues as well as external contacts
- Promotes Patient Safety and safe work practices
- Provides direction to all professional nursing personnel and ancillary personnel rendering patient care on the nursing unit
- Continual contact with patients, families, medical staff, nursing and hospital personnel
- Frequent contact with volunteers, student affiliates and persons outside the hospital
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 anytime 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.
