Director Patient Care, Labor & Delivery and Antepartum Units

RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Inc

Livingston, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$161,320.73–$206,574.44 Per Year
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Category Management, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Executive Assistant Skills , Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Reviews, Philosophy, Program Planning, Quality Assurance, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Service Delivery, Standards Development, Standards of Care, Student Loans, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Livingston, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Job Title: Director of Patient Care

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Req #: 0000235121

Category: Nursing Management / Leadership

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $161,320.73 - $206,574.44 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 candidates educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Ensures that quality, age-appropriate nursing care is delivered to all patients in his or her nursing unit 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. Evaluates staff performance in accordance with organizational policies. Participates in nursing quality assurance. Performs scheduling and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Use and understand the principles of growth and development to assess each patients age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care.

The Director of Patient Care is responsible for assisting the AVP in defining, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the philosophy and objectives for their designated areas to ensure the optimal delivery of care and services to all patients in an environment that promotes professional development and continues to assure financial viability. The primary goal is the delivery of competent, efficient, and cost-effective care. Ensures that the unit is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

Qualifications:

  • Required: Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
  • Minimum of 2-4 years acute Labor & Delivery and/or Antepartum nursing experience
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational ability and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated clinical expertise in area standards
  • Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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
  • ACLS certification
  • NRP certification
  • Additional certifications may be required as per the Administrative Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Evening Shift
  • Full-Time
  • 37.5 hours weekly
  • Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs

Essential Functions:

The Director of Patient Care is responsible for assisting the AVP in defining, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the philosophy and objectives for their designated areas to ensure the optimal delivery of care and services to all patients in an environment that promotes professional development and continues to assure financial viability. The primary goal is the delivery of competent, efficient, and cost-effective care. Ensure that the unit is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

Other Duties:

Please note that 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

About 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.

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