Asst Director Patient Care (RN) Mental Health Unit-Open Unit Full Time Night

Job description

Asst Director Patient Care (RN) Mental Health Unit-Open Unit Full Time Night

Req #:

Category: Nursing Management / Leadership

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Mental Health Unit-Open Unit

Pay Range: $127,500.00 - $165,800.00 per year

Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Mental Health Unit-Open Unit

Req #:

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $127,500.00 - $165,800.00 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.

Job Overview:

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of different disciplines. From screenings and diagnostics to life-saving, intensive care, our patients can count on a patient-centric approach that puts their comfort and well-being at the forefront of everything we do. Our medical center serves as a regional referral, teaching hospital and is also outfitted with the latest technologies to assist our professionals in providing the highest standard of care for patients of all ages.

Assistant Director of Patient Care (RN) Of Mental Health Open Unit - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Assistant Director of Patient Care (ADCP) become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. Ensures that quality age-appropriate nursing care is delivered to all patients on his/her nursing unit 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. Evaluates staff performance in accordance with organizational policies. Develops, implements and maintains unit budget. Participates in nursing quality assurance. Maintains unit administration including scheduling and maintenance of supplies and equipment. 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. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every ADCP is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As an ADPC Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

Facilitates the safe and effective functioning of the unit

Interviewing and hiring licensed/unlicensed personnel in collaboration with Nursing Director

Facilitates the orientation process for new employees

Making assignments that maintain preceptor orientee relationship

Working the preceptororientee to solve any problems

Ensuring that orientees complete the unit-based orientation within an appropriate individualized time frame

Contributes to the professional growth and development of staff by

Continuously assessing patient care to evaluate staff knowledge and patterns of performance

Evaluating the staff performance as demonstrated by the completion of the performance evaluation in a timely manner,

Counseling and implementing appropriate disciplinary action

Planning coordinating unit-based education programs as identified by unit need

Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaborative Relationship

Support and maintain collaborative relationships with all disciplines that impact patient care on the unit

Foster an atmosphere of positive communication on the unit

Participates in service and hospital-wide committees as assigned

Management of Patient Care Delivery Maintains clinical expertise

Providing leadership in the delivery of patient care for the unit

Making assignments which consider patient needs and staff competencies

Assisting staff in establishing priorities for patient care need,

Working closely with transfer center or clearing residents and nursing supervisors to identify and resolve bed management issues,

Serving as a resource for interpretation of regulatory requirement

Implementation of policies and procedures of the nursing department

Promoting effective resource utilization related to clinical practice

Participates in the development of performance improvement projects including design performance measurement analysis and improvement

Provides open lines of communication for reporting medical errors and using RWJUH organizational tools and resources

Professional Development: Maintains membership in a professional organization

Plans the staffing in accordance with established standards

Completing and posting schedules according to policy and procedure,

Completing schedules in a manner that balances personal requests and unit needs

Collaborating with staff coordinator to ensure safe staffing pattern

Participating in quality and cost initiatives as demonstrated by

Participating with Head Nurse group in working on identified areas for quality improvement

Assisting Nursing Directors with the management of the daily operational budget

Adopts at least two patient safety quality initiatives from the National Quality Forum Safety Practices or other credible safety agency as pertinent to the scope of service

Communicates and documents progress in selected safety quality initiatives to employees during regular staff meetings and as needed

Unit or departmental specific safety initiatives

Participate in the Infection Prevention and at least one other patient safety initiative while exhibiting an understanding of and compliance with RWJUH protocols, policies and procedures

This role might be for you if:

Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues

Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift

Thriving in a fast paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes

A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work

Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach

Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you

A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for the ADPC opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement and a current American Heart Association BLS certification and ACLS certification required within 6 months from the date of hire. Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. MSN is preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years' acute BH nursing experience with one year of charge nurse of management experience, Experience with behavioral health population. Successful completion of all Orientation Programs. Development Management of Personnel. This position offers a full-time night (11pm to 7am) schedule and weekend and rotating holiday is required. Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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

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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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