Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible SP

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks an Assistant Director of Patient Care for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the New Brunswick campus. The 20-bed unit delivers round-the-clock critical care to infants, children, and adolescents with life-threatening illnesses or injuries.

The role combines clinical leadership and administrative duties to ensure high-quality, patient-centered nursing services. Responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting, compliance, and on-call leadership for the night shift.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• At least 3–5 years of leadership/charge/preceptor experience as a Pediatric RN required

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization
• Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services
• Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities
• Will be assigned 50 percent of patient care responsibilities
• Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll
• Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and drives through-out staff accountability

Skills

Leadership/charge/preceptor experience

Pediatric Nursing

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU

Req #: 0000261695

Category: Nursing Management / Leadership

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Pediatric ICU

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 per year

One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital

Department Name: Pediatric ICU

Req #: 0000261695

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the New Brunswick campus.

The Pediatric ICU is a 20-bed unit that provides round-the-clock critical care to infants, children, and adolescents with life-threatening illnesses or injuries. They continuously monitor vital signs, manage ventilators, administer high-risk medications, and assist physicians during bedside procedures. The team provides emotional support and education to families facing stressful medical crises. As a state designated Level 1 trauma center, the unit cares for patients before and after complex procedures. The multidisciplinary team delivers highly specialized monitoring, critical care interventions, and evidence-based treatment focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

The Assistant Director of Patient Care plays a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Patient Care in overseeing the delivery of high-quality, patient centered nursing services within a designated unit or department. This position combines clinical expertise, leadership, and administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient operations, staff development & engagement, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The Assistant Director fosters a collaborative environment, promotes patient safety, and drives quality improvement initiatives while assisting in the management of daily operations and long-term strategic goals. This role is also responsible in assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and compliance.

Qualifications:

• BSN required
• At least 3-5 years of leadership/charge/preceptor experience as a Pediatric Registered Nurse required

Preferred:

• MSN highly preferred
• Previous acute care experience preferred
• Previous experience as a nursing director preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certifications required
• TNCC or PCAR/TCAR Certification required
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License required

Scheduling Requirements

• Night Shift, 40 hours per week
• Full-Time
• On Call Leadership Coverage

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization
• Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services
• Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities
• Will be assigned 50 percent of patient care responsibilities
• Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll
• Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and drives through-out staff accountability

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