Assistant Director Patient Care; RN Operating Room Unit

Position: Assistant Director Patient Care (RN) Operating Room Unit Full Time Day

Job Title:

Asst Director Patient Care

Location:

Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name:
Operating Room

Req #:

Status:
Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ - $ 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.

Job Overview

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed qua ternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

Required:

• BSN from an accredited school
• 2-3 years RN experience in the Operating Room
• Must complete a minimum of 8 hours per year of professional development focused hospital wide leadership issues
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient Computer Skills

Preferred:

• MSN from an accredited school
• OR Leadership Experience
• OR Charge Nurse Experience

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift, 37.5 hours
• Full Time

Essential Functions

• Provides 24 hour accountability for patient care delivery
• Ensures that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients on his/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
• Develops, implements and maintains unit budget
• Participates in nursing quality assurance
• Maintains unit administration including scheduling and maintains of supplies and equipment
• Uses and understands the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services
• Promotes quality of patient care through the following:
  Develops or revises plan for patient care delivery in assigned areas;
  Identifies and corrects actual or potential problems;
  Recommends or selects appropriate indicators to measure performance;
  Implements and enforces the national patient safety goals;
  Communicates QA and PI findings as required.

Other Duties

Please note 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 ….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

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