Director Patient Care, Orthopedics

Job Overview:
Ensures that quality age-appropriate nursing care is delivered to all patients in his/her nursing unit in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital. Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation and continuing education. Evaluates staff performance in accordance with organizational policies. Develops, implements and maintains a unit budget. Participates in nursing quality assurance. Maintains unit administration, including scheduling and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care. Insure that [unit/department/division] is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of 3-5 year s acute nursing experience with one year of nursing department experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational ability, nurse management and leadership skills
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in area standards
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association upon hire
• Certifications as required by law, stature and/or regulation for area or specialization
• The registered nurses will obtain and maintain their Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification through Oncological Nurses Society (ONS) to administer chemotherapy
• They are required to complete a minimum of 12 Continuing Education Credits (CEU) yearly specific to oncology in accordance with the Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation guidelines for all registered nurses who deliver oncological care, and who does not have their Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) national certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full-Time
• 37.5 Hrs weekly
• Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs

Essential Functions:
The Director of Patient Care is responsible for maintaining clinical/management skills; keeps abreast of current issues/trends, based on current healthcare environment. Serves as a resource for staff and other colleagues. Provides nursing administrative coverage as required. Ensures staff participation in Nursing Quality improvement activities and identifies quality issue trends with respect to quality patient occurrences, Incident Reports and patient care outcomes; submits reports and statistics as required, and devises, supervises and/or participates in implementing planned changes to improve patient care. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of hospital policies and procedures related to nursing practice and personnel management. Reviews, analyzes, updates and implements action plans to improve patient care and satisfaction.

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 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