Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Director Neonatal Intensive Care Unit FT Nights

RWJBarnabas Health•Jersey City, NJ

75d

About The Position

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County with advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across various disciplines. Jersey City Medical Center, among many accolades, has earned 14 "A" national safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group since the program's inception in 2012, was awarded Magnet Recognition for superior nursing, was named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located- in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

Requirements

BSN
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proficient computer Skills
Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
NRP and STABLE certification within 3 months of hire and maintenance every two years are required
BLS from the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

National Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assists Nurse Manager with ensuring that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients and his/her nursing units in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital
Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation and continuing education
Provides input into evaluation of staff performance in accordance with organization policies
Participates in nursing Quality Improvement
Assists with unit administration, including scheduling, payroll and maintenance of supplies and equipment
Maintains and role models clinical skills necessary to provide care to patients
Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care
Ensure that [unit/department/division] is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations
Directs patient care in a manner that promotes the highest standards of care
Evaluates the quality of nursing care delivered by nursing staff by reviewing plans for care and teaching protocols, assessing patient and interviewing
Identifies problems and/or areas requiring improvements
Ensures patient satisfaction as evidenced by Press Ganey scores in response to patient questionnaires
Resolve problems involving staff, patients, families, physicians and other hospital departments
Communicates effectively and seeks direction in a timely and appropriate manner
Serves on inter and intradepartmental committees and special task forces; In collaboration with Nurse Manager ensures that state, JCAHO and federal requirements are completed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner
In collaboration with Nurse Manager develops unit goals in accordance with departmental goals and plans change to improve patient care
Effectively manage the day to day operations of the unit
Assists with unit staff schedules; on a daily basis, identifies the number and level of personnel required to provide patient care based on patient needs and individual needs and individual skill levels, and adjusts staffing and assignments appropriately
Assesses the physical environment of the unit for cleanliness and safety hazards, and responds appropriately to effect a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, personnel and the public; evaluates equipment and supplies, and monitors for quality and effectiveness
Reviews work in progress to ensure that treatments, medications, tests and procedures will be completed in a timely manner
Participates in the interdisciplinary planning for patient care, including discharge planning
Collaborates with Nurse Manager to monitor unit budgets
Maintains Clinical Competencies Necessary for the Provision of Care and Staff Professional Development
Serves as a resource for nursing staff; maintains clinical skills, develops management skills
In collaborating with Nurse Manager, evaluates the performance and competency of all nursing staff on an ongoing basis
Collaborates with Nurse Manager and Human Resources in the interpretation and implementation of labor contracts; interview and hires employees, extends probation, recommends promotions, approves transfers and terminates in consultation with Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing