Assistant Director Patient Care, Neonatal ICU

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Neonatal ICU – 3 West

Req #: 0000206337

Status: Salaried

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $105,000.00 – $130,000.00 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.

Clinical Manager

Job Overview:
Managers patient care delivery on an assigned shift. Ensure that the unit department division is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services. Assists the staff with the development / implementation of the nursing process, i.e. admission assessment, discharge plans and patient teaching. Delegates and prioritize work assignments according to the individual associate’s competence and patient care needs. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility in managing resources, staff and supplies. Follows established guidelines for staffing scheduling policies, as related to daily staffing, OT, budgetary justification.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• At least 2 years acute care nursing experience or 2 years acute care nursing experience with preview management experience
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable remove when posting):

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of NJ
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Additional certifications may be required as per the Administrative Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT
• Day shift
• 37.5 hours weekly
• May be required to work on call, weekends, and holidays

Essential Functions:

• Maintains positive relationships with all customers, employees, physicians, patients, visitors, and guests
• Utilizes a variety of feedback to improve processes and services to meet and exceed customer needs
• Uses sound employee relations practices and maintains high levels of visibility and accessibility
• Follows though on all customer requests and inquiries in a timely fashion

Quality Management

• Utilizes principles of CQI in all work situations
• Seeks feedback and recommendations from others to improve the quality, processes and services
• Contributes to improving quality of services and productivity takes the initiative to continually evaluate one’s work, report problems, suggest solutions and try new ideas

Financial Responsibility

• Effectively allocates and schedules resources
• Able to project and appropriately staff the unit department to effectively function to demand
• Utilizes resources, both labor and non-labor to maximize efficiency and quality
• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and targets-proactively manages budget variances and causes

Sustainability

• Determines priorities and organizes work and time to meet them
• Follows sound employee retention techniques; effective selection and
• Iinterviewing, recognition, fair and timely discipline, and ongoing performance feedback
• Interacts constructively , tactfully and diplomatically with others and resolves conflicts effectively
• Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to maintain a diverse workforce

Execution

• Completes tasks and assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Remains positive and focused despite obstacles and setbacks
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing assignments
• Organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously to accomplish goals

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:
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:

• 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!

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