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 candidates 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 Childrens 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 Childrens 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 Employer