Night Shift Assistant Director of Patient Care (RN)

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Patient Care (RN) for the B6 Stepdown Unit at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. The role oversees clinical operations, staff performance, and quality initiatives during night shifts in a salaried, full-time capacity.

Required are a NJ RN license, a nursing degree, cardiac/telemetry experience, and 1–3 years of relevant clinical practice. Leadership experience and advanced degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• New Jersey RN License required to practice in NJ.
• Cardiac or Telemetry experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• 1-3 years of relevant clinical practice expected.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director of Patient Care will assist the Director in overseeing all clinical operations in the unit.
• Manage day-to-day clinical operations through oversight of staff and quality improvement, aiming for cost-efficient, high-quality care.
• Assist in planning, budgeting, education and HR activities for the department.
• Ensure compliance with patient care quality standards and regulatory bodies; initiate programs to improve performance.
• Ensure age-appropriate nursing care is delivered per hospital policies and plans.
• Participate in nursing quality assurance.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Cardiac telemetry experience

Clinical practice 1-3 years

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

New Jersey RN License

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Master's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Patient Care (RN) for the B6 Stepdown Unit at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. The role oversees clinical operations, staff performance, and quality initiatives during night shifts in a salaried, full-time capacity.

Required are a NJ RN license, a nursing degree, cardiac/telemetry experience, and 1–3 years of relevant clinical practice. Leadership experience and advanced degrees are preferred.