Job Overview :
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated & experienced Registered
Nurse for an Assistant Director position on the Mother Baby Unit at Monmouth
Medical Center. This is a great opportunity for entry level Management,
assisting the Director to manage the Mother Baby Unit.
Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jerseys largest community
teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to
academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient
care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in
designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.
For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New
Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical
technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service
area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties.
Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The
Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest
commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth
and Ocean counties to receive an A Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog
Group, the nation s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive
rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are
looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.
Qualifications : Required :
Required :
- Nursing Degree
- At least one year Mother Baby experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Certifications and Licenses Required :
- BLS and ACLS & NRP certification
- Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
Preferred :
- BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire
- Previous Management experience
- Specialty Certification
Scheduling Requirements :
Full Time Night 7p-7 : 30a
Essential Functions :
The Assistant Director provides nursing care in the acute care setting within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
Assists in directing and supervising all functions and activities in a patient care setting. Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed.
Assures safety in practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
Utilizes the nursing process in all aspects of the provision of care, individualizing the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs.
Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate personnel and for consistently setting and evaluating .
Exercises supervisory authority and independent judgment in assigning employee labor. Is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
Assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floorswallsceiling tilesunsecured areas) and medical errors, etc
Exercises supervisory authority and independent judgment in directing employee
labor. Makes recommendations regarding the ongoing performance evaluation of
supervised staff and resulting actions (i.e. reward, discipline, discharge,
etc.).
Ensure that the Mother Baby Unit is in compliance with all applicable
policies, laws and regulations.
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-Honor Program
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health CareDependent 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