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RWJBarnabas Health

Director Patient Care Pediatrics Operating Room

RWJBarnabas Health, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933

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Job Overview Director Patient Care – Pediatrics Operating Room

Location: Main Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ

Department: Peds Operating Room

Req #: 0000210793

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $108,160.00 - $156,000.00 per year

Location specifics: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Description RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and compassionate Director of Patient Care to lead the Pediatric Operating Room at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. This is a senior perioperative leadership role overseeing the clinical, operational, and strategic performance of the pediatric OR to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and patient/family-centered care.

The Director will utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to facilitate optimal patient care and will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatric specialists, and perioperative leadership to drive surgical excellence, OR scheduling, block time management, throughput, and case flow. The role requires strong communication, leadership, employee engagement, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the pediatric operating room, overseeing all clinical and operational functions 24/7

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatric specialists, and perioperative leadership to drive surgical excellence and improve OR efficiency, throughput, and case flow

Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and standards to align with hospital goals, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practices

Monitor and improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety metrics, and quality benchmarks across all surgical services

Lead efforts to maximize block utilization, scheduling accuracy, and interdepartmental communication to support high-quality, timely surgical care

Ensure adequate staffing and team development to meet patient needs while fostering a culture of engagement and professional growth

Prepare and execute strategic operating room goals in collaboration with leadership

Drive operational excellence by leveraging data to identify trends, implement best practices, and optimize resource utilization

Qualifications

Required:

BSN required; MSN preferred

Minimum five (5) years of Operating Room experience

OR leadership experience required

Pediatric OR experience strongly preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ Nursing Licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association

OR leadership experience required; MSN and CNOR preferred

Scheduling:

Day shift, Monday – Friday with some weekend commitment and holiday rotation; full-time – 40 hours per week

Benefits and Perks

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 Partners (e.g., NJ Devils, Verizon, etc.)

About Us Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital, part of the RWJBarnabas Health system, is a nationally recognized center of excellence offering cutting-edge pediatric care across a wide range of specialties.

Join a team where leadership directly impacts the lives of children and families, delivering care with compassion, innovation, and excellence. Collaborate with other perioperative services to provide high-quality care.

Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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