Director Patient Care (RN) Coronary Care Unit Full Time Day

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark, NJ seeks a Director of Patient Care to lead the Coronary Care Unit with a focus on planning, development, and evaluation of care standards. The role oversees nursing practice, staff supervision, and collaboration with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The position requires a BSN, 4 years of supervisory experience, and an active NJ RN license (or compact with NJ endorsement). Day shift, salaried, full-time with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BSN required for the role.
• At least 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Patient Care Service Executive Council in defining and evaluating objectives for designated areas.
• Ensure delivery of competent, efficient, and cost-effective care.
• Provide nursing care within the scope of practice and adhere to ethical standards.
• Report safety issues and ensure environmental safety.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to the care team and collaborate with other providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Req #: 0000254876

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Coronary Care Unit

Pay Range: $159,279.55 - $215,027.39 per year

Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title: Director Patient Care

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Coronary Care Unit

Req #: 0000254876

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $159,279.55 - $215,027.39 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.

Comments

The Director of Patient Care is responsible for assisting the Patient care Service Executive Council in defining, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the philosophy and objectives for their designated areas to ensure the optimal delivery of care and services to all patients in an environment that promotes professional development and continues to assure financial viability, The primary goal is the delivery of competent, efficient and cost-effective care,

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

• BSN
• 4 Years Supervisory Experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred

• MSN

Certifications And Licenses Required

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift, 37.5 hours
• Full Time

Essential Functions

• The Director of Patient Care is responsible for assisting the Patient care Service Executive Council in defining, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the philosophy and objectives for their designated areas to ensure the optimal delivery of care and services to all patients in an environment that promotes professional development and continues to assure financial viability.
• The Director of Patient Care primary goal is the delivery of competent, efficient and cost-effective care.
• The Director of Patient Care 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.
• The Director of Patient Care 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.
• The Director of Patient Care is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• The Director of Patient Care is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Director of Patient Care is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Director of Patient Care is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.

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

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
• 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