Patient Care Director-Transitional Care Unit Day shift

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

MAIN FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the organization and the administration of the nursing services on the Transitional Care Unit and Rehabilitation Services at Bayonne Medical Center. He/she has administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for functions and activities of the nursing, PT, OT, SLP and ancillary staff. The Nurse Manager shall ensure that the total needs of the residents are met and shall keep the Administrator and Medical Director informed of the activities of the nursing services.

WORKING CONDITIONS/HAZARDS:
Exposure to communicable diseases, blood and blood products, illness, confused and/ or combative patients, hazardous chemicals, stressful situations, X-rays, sharp instruments and needles, and electricity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing, walking, light lifting; pushing carts.

REPORT TO:
Vice President, Patient Care Services

CONTACTS:
Physicians, Department Heads, Hospital Staff, Patients, Families, and Visitors.

SUPERVISORS:
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Education:

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience:

2 years full time experience in nursing supervision/administration. 1-year full time experience in rehabilitation nursing.

Licensure/

Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree preferred;

IV Certification as per hospital policy. CPR Certification as per hospital policy. Current license to practice professional nursing in NJ.