Administrative Director Patient Care Perioperative Support Services

RWJBarnabas Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks an Administrative Director Patient Care for Perioperative Support Services to advance our mission of delivering high-quality nursing care. This role provides clinical and operational leadership for the Perioperative Support Services at RWJ Hamilton, shaping patient experiences and guiding teams through growth of the ambulatory surgical program.

The ideal candidate holds an active NJ RN license with BSN, 1–3 years leadership experience, MSN preferred, and relevant

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license required and BSN minimum.
• MSN or related field preferred.
• Experience in nursing leadership/management in ambulatory settings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of perioperative services and ambulatory surgical program.
• Recruitment, onboarding, education, and performance management of staff.
• Ensure clinical excellence, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee staffing, patient experience, and quality metrics.
• Lead in a hands-on, collaborative leadership style fostering team development.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Collaboration

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Req #: 0000268448

Category: Nursing Management / Leadership

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Perioperative Support Services

Pay Range: $159,200.00 - $215,100.00 per year

Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title: Administrative Dir Pt Care

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Perioperative Support Services

Req #: 0000268448

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $159,200.00 - $215,100.00 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.

Administrative Director Patient Care Perioperative Support Services

We are seeking an accomplished Administrative Director Patient Care Perioperative Support Services to advance our mission of delivering innovative, compassionate nursing care. This pivotal role provides clinical and operational leadership for the Perioperative Support Services at RWJ Hamilton. If you want to shape the future by creating positive patient experiences, serves as a catalyst and role model, and support team members through their professional journey.

As the Administrative Director Patient Care Support Services, a typical day may include:

• Directing daily operations of the surgical services within RWJ Hamilton, including scheduling, patient flow, and facilities management to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality care.
• Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining a culture of clinical excellence, patient safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting the successful development and growth of the new ambulatory surgical program
• The Administrative Director provides leadership in recruitment, retention, onboarding, education, competency validation, performance management, succession planning, and professional development
• The Administrative Director is accountable for the overall clinical operations, quality, safety, staffing, patient experience, regulatory compliance, and performance of the assigned areas
• The AdministrativeDirector serves as a visible, hands‑on leader who fosters autonomy, accountability, professional growth, and development of the nursing and support teams

This Role Might Be For You If

• You lead with collaboration and teamwork and can rally teams to consistently deliver exceptional care
• You thrive in a high reliability organization, where you encourage your team to proactively raise concerns and offer solutions
• You stay calm under pressure and are flexible in managing changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• You understand what it takes to successfully manage in a 24/7 environment.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have an active New Jersey RN license and a minimum of a BSN. A MSN or related field is preferred. One to three years of nursing leadership/management experience preferred, with experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred. Intraoperative OR nursing experience preferred. National nursing certification preferred. ACLS, BLS and PALS certification through the American Heart Association

Benefits And Perks

• 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer