RWJBarnabas Health
Director Patient Care Pediatric UnitReq #:0000207588
Category:Leadership
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department:Pediatrics Unit
Pay Range:$125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Location:
201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027
Job Title: Director Patient Care
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: Pediatrics Unit
Req #: 0000207588
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
The Director of Patient Care is responsible for assisting the Patient Care Service Executive Council in defining, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the philosophy and objectives for their designated areas to ensure the optimal delivery of care and services to all patients in an environment that promotes professional development and continues to assure financial viability. The primary goal is the delivery of competent, efficient and cost-effective care.
Qualifications:
Required:
Graduate of an accredited NLN School of Nursing
BSN degree
Minimum (4) four years Nursing Leadership experience
Minimum (3) three years Pediatric experience in an acute care setting
Preferred:
Master’s Degree
Certifications and Licenses:
Current and active NJ RN licensure required
BLS Certification
Scheduling Requirements:
Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
Exempt (salaried) position (weekends and on-call required)
Honor system
Days
Essential Functions:
Leadership:
Facilitates interdisciplinary communication/collaboration with all members of health care team/ patient/family by: participating with unit level staff, medical staff, department managers to promote coordination of services
Collaborating with Education Specialist / APN to meet educational needs of the unit staff
Acting as a liaison between family, patient, physician and staff
Plans and promotes for leadership succession
Balances professional and personal pursuits
Evaluates effectiveness of patient relation activities, including hourly rounding.
Standards and Regulatory Readiness
Ensures excellence in clinical nursing practice and delivery of safe patient care by:
Monitoring the implementation of the plan of care with clinical outcomes
Maintains adherence to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center policies and procedures
Maintaining regulatory readiness; utilizing performance improvement process to improve the quality of patient care; participating in Nursing policy formulation and decision making.
Support of Healthcare Environment
Ensures effective, appropriate utilization of human, fiscal, and material resources by: assuring appropriate utilization of staff based on staff competencies, job responsibilities, and patient needs
Develops monthly time schedule, allocating resources efficiently, provide balanced staff distribution on duty for all shifts throughout the year with input of schedule into Ansos per reset schedule
Monitoring of unit’s budget and controlling variances
Monitoring LOS with open communication with all the health care disciplines.
Support of Professional Practice
Enhancing the clinical environment for retention of qualified staff
Recruits and Selects personnel for hire
Ensures appropriate orientation, training and continuing education for personnel
Evaluates, and counsels/disciplines staff on their job performance
Completes performance evaluations in required time frame
Demonstrates principles of self care and supports members of the health care team in self care practices
Aligns organizational conduct with ethical and professional standards.
Benefits and Perks
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
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!
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Category:Leadership
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department:Pediatrics Unit
Pay Range:$125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Location:
201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027
Job Title: Director Patient Care
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: Pediatrics Unit
Req #: 0000207588
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
The Director of Patient Care is responsible for assisting the Patient Care Service Executive Council in defining, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the philosophy and objectives for their designated areas to ensure the optimal delivery of care and services to all patients in an environment that promotes professional development and continues to assure financial viability. The primary goal is the delivery of competent, efficient and cost-effective care.
Qualifications:
Required:
Graduate of an accredited NLN School of Nursing
BSN degree
Minimum (4) four years Nursing Leadership experience
Minimum (3) three years Pediatric experience in an acute care setting
Preferred:
Master’s Degree
Certifications and Licenses:
Current and active NJ RN licensure required
BLS Certification
Scheduling Requirements:
Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
Exempt (salaried) position (weekends and on-call required)
Honor system
Days
Essential Functions:
Leadership:
Facilitates interdisciplinary communication/collaboration with all members of health care team/ patient/family by: participating with unit level staff, medical staff, department managers to promote coordination of services
Collaborating with Education Specialist / APN to meet educational needs of the unit staff
Acting as a liaison between family, patient, physician and staff
Plans and promotes for leadership succession
Balances professional and personal pursuits
Evaluates effectiveness of patient relation activities, including hourly rounding.
Standards and Regulatory Readiness
Ensures excellence in clinical nursing practice and delivery of safe patient care by:
Monitoring the implementation of the plan of care with clinical outcomes
Maintains adherence to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center policies and procedures
Maintaining regulatory readiness; utilizing performance improvement process to improve the quality of patient care; participating in Nursing policy formulation and decision making.
Support of Healthcare Environment
Ensures effective, appropriate utilization of human, fiscal, and material resources by: assuring appropriate utilization of staff based on staff competencies, job responsibilities, and patient needs
Develops monthly time schedule, allocating resources efficiently, provide balanced staff distribution on duty for all shifts throughout the year with input of schedule into Ansos per reset schedule
Monitoring of unit’s budget and controlling variances
Monitoring LOS with open communication with all the health care disciplines.
Support of Professional Practice
Enhancing the clinical environment for retention of qualified staff
Recruits and Selects personnel for hire
Ensures appropriate orientation, training and continuing education for personnel
Evaluates, and counsels/disciplines staff on their job performance
Completes performance evaluations in required time frame
Demonstrates principles of self care and supports members of the health care team in self care practices
Aligns organizational conduct with ethical and professional standards.
Benefits and Perks
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
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!
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer