Assistant Director Patient Care; RN Radiology Department

Assistant Director Patient Care (RN) Radiology Department

Req #: 48303

Category:
Nurses

Status:
Full‑Time

Shift: Day

Facility:
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department:
Radiology – RNs

Pay Range: $ – $ per year

Location:

201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112‑2027

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, 3,200 employees, and 150 volunteers, the hospital is ready to provide quality care to patients and families.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

• ADN
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills

• BSN
• Interventional radiology experience
• Critical care experience

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• IV Therapy Venipuncture certification within 90 days is required
• ACLS preferred

• Day Shift, 37.5 hours per week
• Full Time

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence‑based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient’s needs.

The Radiology RN Assistant Director organizes and administers individualized, age‑specific nursing care across Radiology with a primary focus on Interventional Radiology, IR and IV Access.

The role ensures timely completion of IR exams and IV access procedures, validates appropriateness criteria for vascular access, maintains billing and work queues, and provides direct oversight of the IV Access Team. The Assistant Director collaborates with the IR Manager to oversee work queues, run safety huddles, coordinate schedules, and provide backup leadership. This position upholds the NJ Nurse Practice Act and NBIMC’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

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.

• 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, Verizon, and more!

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