Asst Director Patient Care - Rapid Decision Unit - Day

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: RDU-Emergency Dept

Req #: 0000263942

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 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.

Job Overview:

The Assistant Director of Patient Care role will be to oversee and delegate the daily operations of the Rapid Decision Unit, while fostering a positive work environment. They will be responsible for anticipating and addressing the complex, individual needs of patients and will work to create an efficient workflow within the unit.

Required:

• Active RN New Jersey License
• BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association 
• BSN

Preferred:

• National certification in an applicable clinical specialty
• 3-5 years of Emergency and Telemetry experience
• MSN
• Epic experience

Essential Duties:

• Provide support and assistance to the Director and staff for coordination of patient care to meet the needs of all patients and to ensure quality outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Collaborates and assists the director with hiring, evaluations, and administrative functions of the unit. Facilitates with the Director for goal-setting in collaboration with staff. Unit responsibilities are for the assigned shift, including weekends.

  Functions as a role model and clinical resource to staff, provides guidance and professional development, facilitates interdepartmental coordination, identifies opportunities for growth and quality of patient care and services, develops and implements policies and procedures, participates in departmental quality assurance.

Scheduling:

• Days, 40 hours a week

Other Job 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 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