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RWJBarnabas Health

Asst Director Patient Care

Toms River, NJ

$125K - $162K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care Location: Community Medical Center Department Name: Geriatric Unit Req #: 0000257929 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $125,012.48 - $162,516.22 per year ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Asst Director Patient Care

Toms River, NJ

$125K - $162K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care Location: Community Medical Center Department Name: Geriatric Unit Req #: 0000257931 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $125,012.48 - $162,516.22 per year ...

Northwell

Director, Patient Care PERIOP

Manhattan, NY

$130K - $228K/yr

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of clinical competencies for patient population of oversight in order to direct patient care. 21.Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healt ...

Northwell

Director, Patient Care PERIOP

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of clinical competencies for patient population of oversight in order to direct patient care. 21.Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healt ...

Northwell

Director, Patient Care- PERIOP

Bay Shore, NY · On-site

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of clinical competencies for patient population of oversight in order to direct patient care. 21.Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healt ...

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Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesClinics, outpatient settings, physician offices
Job RoleProviding direct treatment, assessments, patient educationAssisting with exams, administrative tasks, basic patient care

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Asst Director Patient Care

RWJBarnabas Health

Toms River, NJ

$125K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 331 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Geriatric Unit

Req #: 0000257929

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,012.48 - $162,516.22 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 highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for the Medical Surgical Unit I at Community Medical Center.

Community Medical Center, is a 592-bed, fully accredited acute care hospital offering area residents world-class medical treatment with the comforts of hometown care. Opened in 1961, CMC has evolved into the state’s newest teaching hospital with four residency programs and Ocean County’s largest and most active health care facility—caring for over 21,500 inpatients, 178,000 outpatients and 73,700 emergency department patients each year.

Qualifications:

  • Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current New Jersey RN License
  • At least 2 years acute care nursing experience or 2 years acute care nursing experience with previous management experience

Preferred:

  • Preferred Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or currently matriculating

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • BLS Health Care provider through American Heart Association
  • Additional certifications may be required as per the Administrative Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation “Certification” Policy

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Full Time Day Shift, 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

  • Manages patient care delivery on an assigned shift.
  • Ensure that Medical Surgical Unit is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Leadership skills; critical thinking, problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ambition and desire to positively impact patient care, patient experience and the overall success of the unit.
  • Responsibilities include assisting the Director in managing the unit with staff schedules, evaluations, discipline & QI. 

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

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About RWJBarnabas Health

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RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. Throughout RWJBarnabas Health, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and health professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region. We aim 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.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Orange, NJ, US

Year founded

2015

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