Director Patient Care (RN), Rahway, Full-Time, Evening

Clinical Director of Patient Care

The Director of Patient Care (PCD) will collaborate with the Nursing Education Department and utilize subject-matter experts as appropriate to assist with staff education, clinical issues, and orientation development.

He/she will support the learning and assimilation of all newly hired clinical staff within the department through weekly meetings. The PCD is accountable for the acute care environment and must create learning experiences that are open, respectful and promote the sharing of expertise. This ability to enhance the practice environment is critical to the recruitment and retention of all staff.

Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:

• Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN, MSN preferred.
• 3-5 Years of direct experience in the field as a licensed NJ RN
• Med/Surg. Telemetry and/or ER Nursing experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Evening, 3P-11P, Monday-Friday
• Every other weekend required. The schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs.

Essential Functions:

• The Patient Care Director (PCD) is a professional-registered nurse responsible for assisting the ED Administrative Director in the implementation of the mission, vision, philosophy, core values and standards of practice for all staff in their unit,
• The PCD serves as a resource to promote autonomous, effective, safe, cost-efficient, and compassionate quality care,
• The PCD will work collaboratively with the ED leadership team comprised of the Administrative Director and Clinical Coordinators to support and provide oversight of the daily ED staffing and operations, including off-shifts and weekends; this position is accountable for managing all clinical functions within the ED on a 24-hour basis.
• He/she will be flexible in working some hours in the off shifts in order to effectively review the clinical performance of the nursing staff,
• The PCD will be clinically oriented to work in the ED as a team member in order to provide assistance when unit needs to exceed available resources; this clinical work will occur as time allows and as directed by the department Administrative Director,
• He/she will perform daily environmental rounds to ensure a constant state of survey readiness within the department,
• PCD will conduct customer service-focused leader rounding,
• This role may be required to assist with occasional facility-supervision coverage as needed,
• The PCD will function as the operational leader when the Administrative Director is out of office,
• The PCD will provide department-specific education for the nursing clinical team using evidence-based content,
• The PCD will perform frequent needs assessments to determine the clinical learning opportunities of the nursing staff,
• He/she will monitor the clinical nursing team's adherence to best-practice guidelines through direct observation, feedback, and education,
• He/she will facilitate an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships between nursing personnel and other disciplines, as well as with the healthcare community.

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 healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for 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 have a unique impact on 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.