Director Patient Care Medical Surgical Unit I Req #: 0000203719
Category: Nursing Manager
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-I
Salary: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital, One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title:Director Patient Care

Location:RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name:Medical-Surgical Unit-I

Req #:0000203719

Status:Salaried

Shift:Day

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00, Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated salary 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,

Job Overview:

RWJ Hamilton is seeking a highly dedicated Director Patient Care for Medical Surgical Unit I. The Director utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to facilitate optimal patient care. The Director demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to our patient population.

Qualifications:

Required:

Education: BSN requiredExperience: Minimum two (2) years leadership clinical experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Certification/Licensure: NJ Nursing Licensure required. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

Day ShiftMonday Friday, some weekend commitment and holiday rotationFT

Essential Functions:

Assumes the role as a leader in planning, directing, and managing the departments and staff to assure quality service on a 24 hour basis

Prepares and implements written policies and procedures all phases of departmental operations.

Periodically updates department Policy & Procedure Manuel.

Responsible through managers and supervisors for the overall operation and of all assigned departments.

Staff adequate and appropriate coverage for operations.

Directs all quality review functions and operations in the Department. This includes the clinical management of patients, patient satisfaction and safety and effective and efficient utilization of hospital services.

Establishes, implements and monitors annual goals and objectives which are consistent with the hospital's mission and objectives. All reports are thorough, accurate and submitted by assigned deadlines.

Monitors activities of managers and supervisors to ensure compliance with established guidelines and policies.

Facilitates strong lines of communication between managers and staff.

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 TimeRetirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Planning SupportFlexible Spending AccountsWellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Community and Volunteer OpportunitiesDiscounts 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer