Asst Director Patient Care-Pediatrics II

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital

Department Name: Pediatrics II

Req #: 0000251483

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $125,012.48 - $162,516.22 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for the Pediatric II (Adolescent) Unit at the New Brunswick campus.

The Pediatric II (Adolescent) Unit is a 24-bed unit that provides specialized comprehensive care to adolescent patients and their families from 12 to 21 years of age with a wide range of complex medical and surgical diagnoses. The multidisciplinary team delivers high-quality family centered care to both acute and chronic populations and evidence-based treatment focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

The Assistant Director of Patient Care plays a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Patient Care in overseeing the delivery of high-quality, patient centered nursing services within a designated unit or department. This position combines clinical expertise, leadership, and administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient operations, staff development & engagement, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The Assistant Director fosters a collaborative environment, promotes patient safety, and drives quality improvement initiatives while assisting in the management of daily operations and long-term strategic goals. This role is also responsible in assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and compliance.

Qualifications:

Required:

BSN required

At least 2-3 years leadership, charge, preceptor experience as a Registered Nurse with Pediatrics/Adolescent Experience

Strong communication, organizational skills, and presentation skills

Preferred:

MSN highly preferred

Previous experience as a nursing assistant director is preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

BLS and PALS certification

Certifications and Licenses Preferred:

Pediatric professional certifications strongly preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

Full time Night Shift

80 hours - Three 12 hours shifts per week, and one 8 hours shift every other week

Some Weekend coverage Required

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization
• Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services
• Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities
• Will be assigned 50 percent of patient care responsibilities
• Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll
• Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and drives through-out staff accountability

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