Assistant Director (RN) Operating Room Center Full Time Evening

Job Title : Asst Director Patient Care

Location : Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name : Operating Room

Req # : 0000221151

Status : Salaried

Shift : Evening

Pay Range : $124,414.00 - $159,263.00 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 with advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across various disciplines. Jersey City Medical Center, among many accolades, has earned 14 “A” national safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group since the program's inception in 2012, was awarded Magnet Recognition for superior nursing, was named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located— in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

Qualifications : Required :

• BSN from an accredited school
• 2–3 years experience in the Operating Room
• OR Charge Nurse Experience
• Must complete a minimum of 8 hours per year of professional development focused on hospital-wide leadership issues
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient Computer Skills

Preferred :

Certifications and Licenses Required :

Scheduling Requirements :

Essential Functions :

Provides 24 hour accountability for patient care delivery

Ensures that quality 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 maintains of supplies and equipment

Uses and understands the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care

Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services

Promotes quality of patient care through the following : Develops or revises plan for patient care delivery in assigned areas; Identifies and corrects actual or potential problems; Recommends or selects appropriate indicators to measure performance; Implements and enforces the national patient safety goals; Communicates QA and PI findings as required.

Other Duties :

Should be proficient in the room, working during a surgical case and running the desk if occasionally needs to cover those duties. Other duties as assigned may include, but not limited to quality improvement work and work related to ensuring Magnet standards.

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 :

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 on 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