Asst Director Patient Care; RN Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit

Req #:

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

Location: 655

E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

This Assistant Director of Patient Care will work in the 27 bed adult Short term Care Unit. This unit is for individuals who are involuntarily committed, experiencing acute psychiatric crises, providing a safe environment, a supportive and structured milieu, and intensive psychiatric and physiological therapeutic interventions.

• Minimum of 1 year of progressive nursing leadership and or RN experience in an acute care setting
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or currently matriculating

• NJ RN License
• BLS from the American Heart Association

• Full Time
• Day Shift
• 37.5 hours per week

• Ensures that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients on his/her nursing units in accordance with the mission, vision, values, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital
• Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation and continuing education
• Participates in the interviews and hiring of potential candidates for open positions on the unit
• Provides input into evaluation and/or corrective action 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
• Ensures that the unit/department/division is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations

• 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
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.