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

RWJBarnabas Health•Newark, NJ

43d•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. "Our Children's Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ) serves pediatric patients exclusively. We understand that children have unique needs when it comes to medical care, requiring more than just clinical intervention. Our patients receive treatment in a calming and compassionate atmosphere in nearly 30 pediatric subspecialties including a full-service Children's Heart Center pediatric cardiac surgery program. Experienced surgical and medical specialists include a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, a Pediatric Emergency Department, and the only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in New Jersey with an ECMO unit to assist infants in severe respiratory distress. Children's Hospital also offers a Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and a specialized pediatric anesthesia and sedation program for children undergoing surgical procedures." At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Requirements

BSN
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proficient computer skills
Minimum 2 years of recent/current hospital experience in level III or level IV NICU
Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
BLS from the American Heart Association
NRP Certification

Nice To Haves

Charge Nurse/Leadership experience

Responsibilities

Assists Nursing Director 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
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 Nursing Director, ensures that state, JCAHO and federal requirements are completed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner
In collaboration with Nursing Director 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 Nursing Director 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 Nursing Director, evaluates the performance and competency of all nursing staff on an ongoing basis
Collaborates with Nursing Director 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 Nursing Director