Assistant Director Patient Care (Full Time Evening) Operating Room, Livingston

Job Title : Assistant Director Patient Care (Full Time Day) Operating Room, Livingston

Location : Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department : Operating Room

Req# : Status : Full-Time

Shift : Evening

Pay Range : $105,000.00 - $130,000.00, Annual

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 :

Ensures all scheduled and add-on surgical procedures and pain management procedures have a completed electronic record in the OR Information Management System. Reconciles these records, auditing them for content accuracy and closing these records. Inputs new implant and supply information into the system. Allocates C-codes and system number and sends to the charge master so accurate billing can be accomplished. Assists OR Manager with creation of staff schedules as needed. Organizes and administers individualized age specific professional care to patients in the operating room. Participates in staff orientation in relation to appropriate documentation. Participates in unit performance improvement evaluation initiatives. Takes charge as needed. Insure that unit / department / division is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Qualifications :

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing; RN BSN preferred; current NJ RN licensure required,
• BLS certification required; knowledge of BS in life science with a minor in information system preferred,
• 2-3 years experience in the Operating Room
• Knowledge of PICIS, data entry and PC environment,
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs,

Certifications and Licenses Required :

Scheduling Requirements :

Essential Functions :

The Assistant 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.

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.

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