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Assistant Director Patient Care, Neonatal ICU

RWJBarnabas Health
Livingston, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Req #: 0000238090

Category: Nursing Management / Leadership

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Neonatal ICU

Pay Range: $124,414.76 - $159,263.78 per year

Location:

94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Neonatal ICU

Req #: 0000238090

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $124,414.76 - $159,263.78 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

56 bed Level III NICU with an amazing team of knowledgeable nurses who provide care for very low birth weight and full-term infants. A strong multidisciplinary approach to QI, strong family advisory counsel, and very active unit-based practice council plus unit-based committees. Team Daisy and Infection Control award recipient.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
  • At least 2 years acute care nursing experience or 2 years acute care nursing experience with previous management experience
  • Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Certifications And Licenses Required

  • Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
  • Basic Life Support BLS from the American Heart Association
  • ACLS Provider
  • Additional certifications may be required as per the Administrative Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy
  • Special Equipment Skills
  • Meets requirements as defined by applicable Department Specific Equipment Competency Checklist

Scheduling Requirements

  • Full-Time
  • Days
  • 6:30a-7:30p
  • 37.5 hours weekly
  • Every other weekend required
  • Holiday coverage
  • Must have flexibility in your schedule for coverage depending on the department needs

Essential Functions

  • Manages patient care delivery on an assigned shift
  • Ensure that unit department division is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations

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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $124,415 - $159,264

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