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RWJBarnabas Health lists this Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU opportunity in new brunswick, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU
Req #:
Category: Nursing Management / Leadership
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Pediatric ICU
Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 per year
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care
Location: Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital
Department Name: Pediatric ICU
Req #:
Status: Salaried
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 per year
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the New Brunswick campus.
The Pediatric ICU is a 20-bed unit that provides round-the-clock critical care to infants, children, and adolescents with life-threatening illnesses or injuries. They continuously monitor vital signs, manage ventilators, administer high-risk medications, and assist physicians during bedside procedures. The team provides emotional support and education to families facing stressful medical crises. As a state designated Level 1 trauma center, the unit cares for patients before and after complex procedures. The multidisciplinary team delivers highly specialized monitoring, critical care interventions, and evidence-based treatment focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
The Assistant Director of Patient Care plays a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Patient Care in overseeing the delivery of high-quality, patient centered nursing services within a designated unit or department. This position combines clinical expertise, leadership, and administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient operations, staff development & engagement, and compliance with regulatory standards.
The Assistant Director fosters a collaborative environment, promotes patient safety, and drives quality improvement initiatives while assisting in the management of daily operations and long-term strategic goals. This role is also responsible in assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and compliance.
Qualifications:
BSN required
At least 3-5 years of leadership/charge/preceptor experience as a Pediatric Registered Nurse required
Preferred:
MSN highly preferred
Previous acute care experience preferred
Previous experience as a nursing director preferred
Certifications and Licenses Required:
BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certifications required
TNCC or PCAR/TCAR Certification required
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License required
Scheduling Requirements
Night Shift, 40 hours per week
Full-Time
On Call Leadership Coverage
Essential Functions:
Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization
Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services
Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities
Will be assigned 50 percent of patient care responsibilities
Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll
Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and drives through-out staff accountability
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
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Worksite address
new brunswick, NJ, 08933, US
Who can apply
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