Director of Nursing

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Director of Nursing for the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic. This full-time position requires leadership in nursing staff supervision, infection control, and compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality patient care, oversee clinical practices, and drive professional development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN license and CPR certification.
• Experience in pediatric healthcare preferred.
• Strong background in clinical nursing and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff and ensures clinical competence.
• Develops quality improvement initiatives and monitors patient care metrics.
• Leads infection prevention efforts and collaborates on relevant policies.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Competence

Communication

Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Policy Development

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

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Job type: Full-time

RWJBH is seeking a Director of Nursing in the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic and CINJ Infection Prevention at the New Brunswick campus. This is a full-time, day position (40 hours/week).

Nursing Director

• Provides supervision, guidance, and direction to staff nurses, medical health technicians, and advanced practice nurses within the department.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of clinical competence and the staff members' ability to manage and interpret clinical information accurately and timely.
• Works collaboratively with all staff to ensure competence and adherence to CINJ standards of practice.
• Encourages professional development of all staff and participation in related activities.
• Utilizes performance improvement data collection and Press Ganey data to develop, implement, and monitor quality of patient care services in the area.
• Prepares reports on these metrics for review by senior leadership.
• Participates in planning and implementing strategies to meet regulatory and accreditation standards related to cancer care.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Proactively plans staffing to meet patient care needs, balancing requests with unit needs to ensure patient safety and quality service delivery.
• Performs direct patient care when needed.
• Contributes to developing capital and operational budgets related to care delivery.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement professional development initiatives and educational strategies for staff.
• Participates as an educator for nursing and patient education programs.
• Contributes to policy and procedure development pertinent to service delivery.
• Applies research findings and evidence-based practices to nursing care and promotes the same among staff.
• Adheres to CINJ and RWJBH compliance standards and stays updated on relevant regulations and policies.

CINJ Infection Preventionist

• Partners and communicates with RWJUH Infection Prevention leadership regarding developments affecting CINJ infection control.
• Shares data and collaborates with RWJUH Infection Prevention team.
• Aligns CINJ practices with RWJUH infection prevention standards.
• Leads handwashing activities, observations, and compliance efforts.
• Creates, revises, and updates infection prevention policies within CINJ.
• Collaborates across RWJUH, RWJBH, and CINJ to enhance patient safety and infection control quality.
• Interprets and supports implementation of infection prevention policies.
• Responds promptly to infection prevention questions from staff, patients, families, and physicians.
• Participates in surveillance activities to ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Provides or participates in infection prevention education programs.
• Analyzes infection data and trends, sharing findings appropriately.
• Functions as a liaison between medical staff and CDC.