What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Patient Care position at RWJ Somerset?
**Assistant Director of Patient Care Role**
The Assistant Director of Patient Care will oversee and delegate daily operations of an Oncology unit, fostering a positive work environment. This role requires anticipating and addressing the complex needs of patients, ensuring efficient workflows within the unit.
This position involves assisting the Nursing Director with unit operations and providing support to the nursing team. Key responsibilities include supervising, assessing, and evaluating patient care, as well as conducting daily audits of clinical documentation and care plans.
The successful candidate will also participate in daily rounding with patients to assess satisfaction and coordinate care. This is a part-time role requiring 36 hours per week, primarily worked at night, with approximately two weekend shifts per month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversight of Oncology unit operations
- Anticipation and addressing of complex patient needs
- Supervision, assessment, and evaluation of patient care
- Daily audits of clinical documentation and care plans
- Daily rounding with patients for satisfaction and care coordination
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including market-competitive benefits and resources to support employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Our benefits include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
About RWJBarnabas Health:
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination, providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. We strive to deliver a best-in-class work experience to every member of our team while creating healthier communities through education, research, and innovative strategies in patient care.
