Asst Director Patient Care - Oncology

Job Title:

Asst Director Patient Care

Location:

RWJUH Somerset

Department Name:
Oncology Unit

Req #:

Status:
Salaried

Shift: Night

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:

The Assistant Director of Nursing for the Oncology Unit Night Shift at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset provides clinical and administrative leadership to support the delivery of high quality, patient centered oncology care in alignment with Magnet principles. This role promotes excellence in nursing practice through evidence-based care, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of safety. The ADON serves as the primary operational and clinical leader during off-shift hours, ensuring continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.

Required:

* Experienced RN with Charge Nurse experience or Nurse Manager experience

* Oncology Certified Nurse OCN preferred or planning to obtain it

* Chemotherapy Certified Nurse

* Minimum of 3 to 5 years of oncology nursing experience required

* Active RN New Jersey License

* BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association

* BSN

Preferred:

* Master's degree preferred

* Prior leadership or charge nurse experience strongly preferred

* Prior leadership or charge nurse experience strongly preferred

* Experience in a Magnet designated or pursuing Magnet organization preferred

Essential Duties:

* Magnet Expectations

* Active participation in shared governance and nursing councils

* Support of nursing research, EBP projects, and dissemination of best practices

* Commitment to lifelong learning and professional certification

* Engagement in initiatives that improve patient outcomes and nursing satisfaction

* Champion Magnet principles, including transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, and innovation,

* Actively support and participate in shared governance councils, including unit-based and hospital-wide committees,

* Promote nursing autonomy, accountability, and professional engagement in decision-making,

* Foster a culture of inquiry, encouraging evidence-based practice (EBP), research utilization, and quality improvement initiatives,

* Clinical Leadership and Patient Centered Care Provide expert clinical leadership in oncology nursing, including chemotherapy administration, immunotherapy, symptom management, and palliative/end-of-life care,

* Ensure care delivery aligns with Oncology Nursing Society ONS standards and institutional protocols,

* Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient care situations and ethical decision making,

* Promote holistic, culturally competent, and patient- and family-centered care,

* Staff Engagement, Development and Empowerment Supervise and support RNs and ancillary staff, ensuring appropriate staffing based on acuity and competency,

* Mentor and coach staff in clinical excellence, leadership development, and professional growth,

* Support specialty certification such as OCN, Chemotherapy Certification and continuing education,

* Contribute to performance evaluations, succession planning, and recognition initiatives,

* Promote staff satisfaction, engagement, and retention in alignment with Magnet benchmarks,

Scheduling:

* 36 hours a week - Night shift leadership role, including weekends and holidays as required

Other

Job 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 market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

* Dental and Vision Insurance

* Retirement Plans

* Short &…