Asst Director Patient Care Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Step Down Full Time Days

RWJBarnabas Health•Newark, NJ

37d•Onsite

About The Position

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. At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing
New Jersey RN License
Cardiac or Telemetry experience required
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Strong communication and organizational skills
1-3 years relative clinical practice
BLS upon hire and ACLS within 6 months of start date
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing preferred
Minimum of 2 years of relevant management/leadership experience preferred
Relevant certification preferred (Med./Surg - Telemetry)
Goal and outcome oriented
Demonstrated Leadership experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Patient Care role will assist the Director in overseeing all clinical operations in the unit.
The Assistant Director will assist in managing the day-to-day clinical operations of the unit through oversight of all clinical staff and quality improvement, with the goal of cost-efficient, high-quality, value-driven care under the direction of the Director.
Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of operations of the Department consisting of a group of clearly defined personnel.
Assists in the direction of and participates in the Department's planning, budgeting, education and human resources activities.
Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards and regulatory governing bodies. Initiate programs to improve organizational performance to enhance provision of services.
Ensures that quality, age-appropriate nursing care is delivered to all patients in his/her nursing unit in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital.
Participates in nursing quality assurance.