ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PATIENT CARE (RN) TELEMETRY - DAYS

Job Overview :

Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey.

With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. Our facility includes centers for advanced wound care, sleep disorders, bariatrics, orthopedics cardiac services, cancer care, emergency services, and more.

In 2017, the Medical Center completed a state-of-the-art campus expansion featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32-bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and newly expanded Emergency Department.

Required Certifications and Licenses :

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in New Jersey.
• Maintenance of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BCLS)
• Masters preferred.
• Successful completion of all Orientation

Essential Functions :

Assists nurse manager with ensuring that quality nurse care is delivered to all patients and his / her units in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital.

Develops and sustains an environment that supports compassionate care, healthcare excellence and superior service. Assists with development of patient care standards and continuing education.

Assists in performance evaluation of staff, and in scheduling and staffing to meet department needs. Assists in the direction, coordination and development of performance improvement, patient safety and patient experience outcomes.

Assures the ED is always in a state of survey readiness and meets compliance with all environmental / equipment requirements.

Serves as liaison between Materials management and Emergency Department. Insures the prompt placement of purchase orders and executes follow up to assure prompt delivery of materials and / or effective performance of services.

Makes daily rounds to insure smooth functioning and throughput of patients in the ED. Intervenes with all ancillary and support services to provide quality patient care.

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer