RWJBarnabas Health
Director Patient Care (RN) Emergency Department Full-Time, Evening
RWJBarnabas Health, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
Director Patient Care (RN) – Emergency Department (Full Time, Evening)
Job Title: Director Patient Care (Registered Nurse)
Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital
Address: 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
Department: Emergency Department
Shift: Evening
Status: Salaried
Pay Range: $107,640.00 - $147,680.00 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.
Clinical Director of Patient Care The Director of Patient Care (PCD) will collaborate with the Nursing Education Department and utilize subject‑matter experts as appropriate to assist with staff education, clinical issues, and orientation development. He/she will support the learning and assimilation of all newly hired clinical staff within the department through weekly meetings. The PCD is accountable for the acute care environment and must create learning experiences that are open, respectful and promote the sharing of expertise. This ability to enhance the practice environment is critical to the recruitment and retention of all staff.
Education / Training / Certification / Licensure
Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
BLS certification through the American Heart Association
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN, MSN preferred.
3-5 Years of direct experience in the field as a licensed NJ RN
Med/Surg, Telemetry and/or ER Nursing experience
Scheduling Requirements
Evening, 3 PM-11 PM, Monday-Friday
Every other weekend required. The schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs.
Essential Functions
The Patient Care Director (PCD) is a professional-registered nurse responsible for assisting the ED Administrative Director in the implementation of the mission, vision, philosophy, core values and standards of practice for all staff in their unit.
The PCD serves as a resource to promote autonomous, effective, safe, cost‑efficient, and compassionate quality care.
The PCD will work collaboratively with the ED leadership team comprised of the Administrative Director and Clinical Coordinators to support and provide oversight of the daily ED staffing and operations, including off-shifts and weekends; this position is accountable for managing all clinical functions within the ED on a 24‑hour basis.
He/she will be flexible in working some hours in the off shifts in order to effectively review the clinical performance of the nursing staff.
The PCD will be clinically oriented to work in the ED as a team member in order to provide assistance when unit needs to exceed available resources; this clinical work will occur as time allows and as directed by the department's Administrative Director.
He/she will perform daily environmental rounds to ensure a constant state of survey readiness within the department.
PCD will conduct customer service-focused leader rounding.
This role may be required to assist with occasional facility‑supervision coverage as needed.
The PCD will function as the operational leader when the Administrative Director is out of office.
The PCD will provide department-specific education for the nursing clinical team using evidence‑based content.
The PCD will perform frequent needs assessments to determine the clinical learning opportunities of the nursing staff.
He/she will monitor the clinical nursing team's adherence to best‑practice guidelines through direct observation, feedback, and education.
He/she will facilitate an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships between nursing personnel and other disciplines, as well as with the healthcare community.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
....and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital
Address: 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
Department: Emergency Department
Shift: Evening
Status: Salaried
Pay Range: $107,640.00 - $147,680.00 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.
Clinical Director of Patient Care The Director of Patient Care (PCD) will collaborate with the Nursing Education Department and utilize subject‑matter experts as appropriate to assist with staff education, clinical issues, and orientation development. He/she will support the learning and assimilation of all newly hired clinical staff within the department through weekly meetings. The PCD is accountable for the acute care environment and must create learning experiences that are open, respectful and promote the sharing of expertise. This ability to enhance the practice environment is critical to the recruitment and retention of all staff.
Education / Training / Certification / Licensure
Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
BLS certification through the American Heart Association
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN, MSN preferred.
3-5 Years of direct experience in the field as a licensed NJ RN
Med/Surg, Telemetry and/or ER Nursing experience
Scheduling Requirements
Evening, 3 PM-11 PM, Monday-Friday
Every other weekend required. The schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs.
Essential Functions
The Patient Care Director (PCD) is a professional-registered nurse responsible for assisting the ED Administrative Director in the implementation of the mission, vision, philosophy, core values and standards of practice for all staff in their unit.
The PCD serves as a resource to promote autonomous, effective, safe, cost‑efficient, and compassionate quality care.
The PCD will work collaboratively with the ED leadership team comprised of the Administrative Director and Clinical Coordinators to support and provide oversight of the daily ED staffing and operations, including off-shifts and weekends; this position is accountable for managing all clinical functions within the ED on a 24‑hour basis.
He/she will be flexible in working some hours in the off shifts in order to effectively review the clinical performance of the nursing staff.
The PCD will be clinically oriented to work in the ED as a team member in order to provide assistance when unit needs to exceed available resources; this clinical work will occur as time allows and as directed by the department's Administrative Director.
He/she will perform daily environmental rounds to ensure a constant state of survey readiness within the department.
PCD will conduct customer service-focused leader rounding.
This role may be required to assist with occasional facility‑supervision coverage as needed.
The PCD will function as the operational leader when the Administrative Director is out of office.
The PCD will provide department-specific education for the nursing clinical team using evidence‑based content.
The PCD will perform frequent needs assessments to determine the clinical learning opportunities of the nursing staff.
He/she will monitor the clinical nursing team's adherence to best‑practice guidelines through direct observation, feedback, and education.
He/she will facilitate an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships between nursing personnel and other disciplines, as well as with the healthcare community.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
....and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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