Assistant Director Patient Care (RN) Same Day Surgery Unit Full Time Day

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care within a supportive environment, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with a diverse health care team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to evidence-based practice. With a focus on patient-centered care, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. Join a leading health system that values excellence and innovation in patient care.

Benefits

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

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Supervise and direct the delegation of tasks to team members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN

Job description

Job Overview:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. ASN or Nursing Diploma from a nationally accredited School
2. Strong communication and organizational skills
3. Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

1. BSN from a nationally accredited School
2. Minimum 1 year in specialty

Certifications and Licenses Required:

1. Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
2. BLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

1. Day Shift, 37.5 hours
2. Full Time
3. Monday Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Essential Functions:

1. The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
2. The Registered Nurse 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.
3. The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
4. The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
5. The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
6. The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
7. The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient’s needs.

Other 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:

1. Paid Time Off (PTO)
2. Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
3. Dental and Vision Insurance
4. Retirement Plans
5. Short & Long Term Disability
6. Life & Accidental Death Insurance
7. Tuition Reimbursement
8. Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
9. Wellness Programs
10. Voluntary Benefits
11. Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer