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Asst Director Patient Care , Cardio Progressive Care

RWJBarnabas Health
New Brunswick, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst Director Patient Care , Cardio Progressive Care position at RWJBarnabas Health?

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Cardio Prog Care/Telemetry

Req #: 0000226405

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $121,935.54 - $156,140.92 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:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for Cardio Progressive Care  at the New Brunswick campus.

6 Tower Cardiac Progressive Care Unit is a busy 34 bed cardiac unit. We see a range of telemetry, medical-surgical, and intermediate care patient acuities. Types of patients we care for include post cardiac procedures, sepsis, dialysis, heart failure, and respiratory failure. We specialize in post heart transplantation, LVADs and Heart Failure. All of which we are happy to train you for so no previous experience required.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • BSN required
  • At least 2 years of nursing experience required

Preferred:

  • MSN highly preferred
  • Previous experience as a nursing director is preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
  • NIH

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Day Shift, 40 hours per week
  • Full-Time
  • On Call Leadership Coverage

Essential Functions:

  • Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization.
  • Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services.
  • Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities.
  • Will be assigned 50 percent of patient care responsibilities.
  • Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll.
  • Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and drives through-out staff accountability.

Benefits and Perks:

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!

 

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

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