Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Director Neonatal Intensive Care Unit FT Nights

• Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Director Neonatal Intensive Care Unit FT NightsReq # : 0000170277Category : Nursing ManagerStatus : Full-TimeShift : NightFacility : Jersey City Medical CenterDepartment : Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLocation : Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302Assists Nurse Manager with ensuring that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients and his / her nursing units 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,Provides input into evaluation of staff performance in accordance with organization policies,Participates in nursing Quality Improvement,Assists with unit administration, including scheduling, payroll and maintenance of supplies and equipment,Maintains and role models clinical skills necessary to provide care to patients,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,Ensure that unit / department / division is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations,Ensure that unit / department / division is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations,Section III : Job Qualifications / Education / Training / Certification / LicensureCommentsEducation : Graduate of an accredited school of nursingBachelor of Science in nursing required, MSN preferredSuccessful completion of all Orientation Programs,Certification / Licensure : Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in New JerseySection 2 : Job Function CategoryJob FunctionsDirects patient care in a manner that promotes the highest standards of care,Evaluates the quality of nursing care delivered by nursing staff by reviewing plans for care and teaching protocols, assessing patient and interviewing,identifies problems and / or areas requiring improvements,Ensures patient satisfaction as evidenced by Press Ganey scores in response to patient questionnaires,Resolve problems involving staff, patients, families, physicians and other hospital departments,Communicates effectively and seeks direction in a timely and appropriate manner,Serves on inter and intradepartmental committees and special task forces;
• In collaboration with Nurse Manager ensures that state, JCAHO and federal requirements are completed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner,In collaboration with Nurse Manager develops unit goals in accordance with departmental goals and plans change to improve patient care,Effectively Manager the day to day operations of the unit,Assists with unit staff schedules;
• on a daily basis, identifies the number and level of personnel required to provide patient care based on patient needs and individual needs and individual skill levels, and adjusts staffing and assignments appropriately,Assesses the physical environment of the unit for cleanliness and safety hazards, and responds appropriately to effect a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, personnel and the public;
• evaluates equipment and supplies, and monitors for quality and effectiveness,Reviews work in progress to ensure that treatments, medications, tests and procedures will be completed in a timely manner,Participates in the interdisciplinary planning for patient care, including discharge planning,Collaborates with Nurse Manager to monitor unit budgets,Maintains Clinical Competencies Necessary for the Provision of Care and Staff Professional Development,Serves as a resource for nursing staff;
• maintains clinical skills, develops management skills,In collaborating with Nurse Manager, evaluates the performance and competency of all nursing staff on an ongoing basis,Collaborates with Nurse Manager and Human Resources in the interpretation and implementation of labor contracts;

interview and hires employees, extends probation, recommends promotions, approves transfers and terminates in consultation with Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing,RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer