Asst Director Patient Care - Med Surg Unit II - Full Time DayReq #:0000202880 Category:Leadership Status:Full-Time Shift:Evening Facility:Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus Department:Med Surge Unit II Salary:$99,840.00 - $136,959.00 per year Location: MMC Southern Campus, 600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care Location: MMC Southern Campus Department: Med Surge Unit II Req#: 0000202880 Status: Full-Time Shift: Evening Salary Range: $99,840.00 - $136,959.00 Annual Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated salaried range for this position if hired to work. 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. RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for the Medical Surgical Unit II, at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is a fully accredited acute care hospital dedicated to providing the finest medical and health care services to the residents of Ocean and Monmouth counties. An affiliate of the RWJBarnabas Health system, Monmouth South is a sister hospital to Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. Monmouth South is the only hospital in the region to provide private rooms on all of its inpatient units, providing an environment more conducive to healing. Several other enhancements have been made to provide superior service to Lakewood and the surrounding region as well, including the Better Health Senior Membership Program, state-of-the-art Geriatrics Institute, and an expansion of cancer services. Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is conveniently located on Route 9 in Lakewood and is committed to helping patients live their best lives by getting them back to the activities that are most important to them, sooner. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Diploma (BSN) 2 years experience within MedSurg specialty Strong communication and organizational skills Proficient computer skills Certifications and Licenses Required: BLS AHA certification Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License Scheduling Requirements: Evening Shift, 40 hours per week Essential Functions: + The Assistant Director Patient Care provides nursing care in the acute care setting within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards + Assists in directing and supervising all functions and activities in a patient care setting + Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed + Assures safety in 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 + Utilizes the nursing process in all aspects of the provision of care, individualizing the plan of care to address a specific patients needs + Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate personnel and for consistently setting and evaluating + Exercises supervisory authority and independent judgment in assigning employee labor + Is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics + 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 + Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments -i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas- and medical errors, etc. + Exercises supervisory authority and independent judgment in directing employee labor + Makes recommendations regarding the ongoing performance evaluation of supervised staff and resulting actions -i,e, reward, discipline, discharge, etc + Insure that Medical Surgical Unit II is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations, 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 & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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 RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer