Assistant Vice President Nursing Administration Behavioral Health

RWJBarnabas Health • Somerville, NJ

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About The Position

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Vice President Behavioral Health for RWJ Somerset Medical Center.

Requirements

• Current NJ Licensure as a Registered Nurse required
• Master s Degree or currently matriculating in Nursing from an accredited school is required
• Previous in a Nursing Leadership role required
• Proven ability to direct and respond to change; analyze and create data sources and recommend appropriate action required
• Strong leadership, development, and communication skills
• Ability to function effectively as a constructive and respected team member at the governance level is required

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two 2 years of behavioral health related work experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Creating an environment committed to leveraging Safety Together and High Reliability standards and values to provide the highest level of safe and quality care to the patients we serve.
• Strategic planning and integration of patient care services practices, policies, and procedures
• Accountability for the daily operations of patient care and for the development of services as well as recommending organizational program enhancements based on industry best practices and data analysis
• Directing the nursing leadership, service delivery, performance improvement, and evaluation of nursing/clinical standards of performance
• Responsibility for nursing leadership of assigned Patient Care Departments, oversight of our Safety Together culture, Trauma Informed Care initiatives, and special projects, and other duties as assigned
• Directing patient care in a manner which ensures that: Standards of care and regulatory agencies are met
• The nursing process forms the basis for delivery of patient care
• Patients, significant others and associates are treated with dignity, respect and compassion
• Maintaining knowledge of regulatory requirements for the use of restraints/seclusion
• Demonstrating competence in establishment/revision of appropriate treatment plans
• Demonstrates competence in appropriate use of group therapy/ alternatives to group therapy
• Integrating department s services with the hospital s primary functions
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services
• Recommending space and other resources needed by the department

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
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees