Registered Nurse; RN Assistant Director Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nights

Overview

Job Title:

Asst Director Patient Care

Location:

Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Req #: 170275

Status: per hour

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $101,000 to $129,000 maximum Annual Base Salary

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.

The above is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute a contractual offer.

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County with advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across various disciplines. Jersey City Medical Center, among many accolades, has earned 14 “A” national safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group since the program's inception in 2012, was awarded Magnet Recognition for superior nursing, was named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally).

Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located— in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

Required:

• BSN
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• National Certification preferred

Certifications and Licenses

Required:

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• NRP and STABLE certification within 3 months of hire and maintenance every two years are required
• BLS from the American Heart Association

• Night Shift 7p-7a
• Monday – Friday, every weekend and holiday rotation
• Full Time 40 hours per week

• Assists Nurse Manager with ensuring that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients and his/her nursing units 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
• Provides input into evaluation 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
• Ensure that [unit/department/division] is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations
• Ensure that [unit/department/division] is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations

• Directs patient care in a manner that promotes the highest standards of care
• Evaluates the quality of nursing care delivered by nursing staff by reviewing plans for care and teaching protocols, assessing patient and interviewing
• Identifies problems and/or areas requiring improvements
• Ensures patient satisfaction as evidenced by Press Ganey scores in response to patient questionnaires
• Resolve problems involving staff, patients, families, physicians and other hospital departments
• Communicates effectively and seeks direction in a timely and appropriate manner
• Serves on inter and intradepartmental committees and special task forces;
  In collaboration with Nurse Manager ensures that state, JCAHO and federal requirements are completed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner
• In collaboration with Nurse Manager develops unit goals in accordance with departmental goals and plans change to improve patient care
• Effectively manages the day to day operations of the unit
• Assists with unit staff schedules; on a daily basis, identifies the number and level of personnel required to provide patient care based on patient needs and individual needs and individual skill levels, and adjusts staffing and assignments appropriately
• Assesses the physical environment of the unit for cleanliness and safety hazards, and responds appropriately…