What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Patient Care (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit, Somerville, NJ position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Director Patient Care for our Behavioral Health Unit at RWJ University Hospital - Somerset in Somerville, NJ.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
- Master s degree preferred
- Current New Jersey RN Licensure required
- BLS required. (American Heart Association)
- Previous nursing leadership experience in an inpatient behavioral health and/or crisis setting required
- Board certification in nursing leadership and/or behavioral health preferred
Scheduling Requirements:
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
Essential Functions:
- Unit staff includes RN's, PCA & Unit Secretaries
- Manage the staffing, budget & quality measures of the Unit
- Act as an integral part of the Nursing Leadership Team at RWJ Somerset
- Responsibility for multiple teams who support daily essential patient care
- 24/7 responsibility of the unit
- Recruiting and managing multiple teams
- Improving and maintaining quality of care and customer satisfaction
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.
