Director Patient Care Pediatrics Operating Room

Job Title : Director Patient Care Location : Main

Hospital - New Brunswick Department Name : Peds Operating Room Req :

0000210793 Status : Salaried Shift : Day Pay Range : $150,000.00 -

$180,000.00 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 : RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a dynamic,

experienced, and compassionate Director of Patient Care to lead the

Pediatric Operating Room at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's

Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. This is a unique opportunity for a

seasoned perioperative leader with a passion for pediatric care to

guide an exceptional surgical team in one of the region s most

respected children s hospitals, The Director will oversee the

clinical, operational, and strategic performance of the pediatric

OR, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency,

and patient / family-centered care. The Director utilizes a

multi-disciplinary approach to facilitate optimal patient care.

Excellent communication skills, proven leadership strategy, strong

employee engagement skills, ability to have strong collaboration

with surgeons / physicians, good understanding of OR scheduling and

block time as well as OR efficiencies, effective problem solving

skills and About Us : Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital, part

of the RWJBarnabas Health system, is a nationally recognized center

of excellence offering cutting-edge pediatric care across a wide

range of specialties, Join a team where your leadership directly

impacts the lives of children and their families, delivering care

with compassion, innovation, and excellence, strong collaborative

skills with other perioperative services. Qualifications : Required :

Education : BSN required, MSN preferred. Experience : Minimum five

(5) years Operating Room Experience OR Leadership experience

required Pediatric OR experience strongly preferred Certifications

and Licenses Required : Certification / Licensure : NJ Nursing

Licensure required. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American

Heart Association (AHA) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support

(ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required. OR

leadership experience required, MSN and CNOR preferred. Scheduling

Requirements : Day Shift Monday – Friday, some weekend commitment

and holiday rotation Full Time – 40 Hours a week Essential

Functions : Assumes the role as a leader in planning, directing, and

managing the departments and staff to assure quality service on a

24 hour basis Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction

for the pediatric operating room, overseeing all clinical and

operational functions on a 24 / 7 basis, Collaborate with surgeons,

anesthesiologists, pediatric specialists, and perioperative

leadership to drive surgical excellence and improve operating room

efficiency, throughput, and case flow, Develop, implement, and

continuously evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and

standards to ensure alignment with hospital goals, regulatory

compliance, and evidence-based practices, Monitor and improve

clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety metrics, and

quality benchmarks across all surgical services, Lead efforts to

maximize block utilization, scheduling accuracy, and

interdepartmental communication to support high-quality, timely

surgical care. Ensure adequate staffing and team development to

meet patient needs while fostering a culture of engagement,

accountability, and professional growth, Prepare and execute

strategic operating room goals in collaboration with the

Administrative Director, Vice President, and Medical Director,

Drive operational excellence by leveraging data to identify trends,

implement best practices, and optimize resource utilization, Key

Skills : Exceptional communication and leadership skills with a

demonstrated ability to engage, mentor, and lead high-performing

teams Strong collaboration with pediatric surgeons and physicians

In-depth understanding of surgical scheduling, block time

management, and operating room efficiencies Effective

problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities Knowledge of

pediatric perioperative best practices and quality improvement

principles 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

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