Assistant Patient Care Director -Emergency Room (Evening shift)

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey's leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals - Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

MAIN FUNCTIONS : Assists Manager in planning and implementing Performance Improvement initiatives and data collection. Assists Manager to inform, educate and involve staff in Performance Improvement initiatives, monitors supply use, personnel allotment and equipment use and provides Manager with pertinent information / recommendations.

• Is aware of productivity to keep staffing within budget.
• Provides continuity of Nursing leadership when the manager is not on the unit to direct staff, provide clinical leadership and maintains professional environment.
• Assist Manager in counseling, disciplinary, and evaluation of staff.
• Reviews patient charts for completeness and accuracy
• Facilitates Patient Satisfaction by explaining the time a process or procedure will take, letting patients know if there is a wait, gives time expectations of the wait.

WORKING CONDITIONS / HAZARDS : Exposure to communicable diseases, blood and blood products, illness, confused and / or combative patients, hazardous chemicals, stressful situation, X-rays and fluoroscopy, ambulance transfers which may or may not be in inclement weather, sharp instruments and needles, electricity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / Working Conditions : Frequent standing / sitting, occasionally lifts supplies / equipment, ability to ambulate 8 hours / day, manual dexterity to utilize equipment, auditory acuity, visual acuity, pressure situations.

REPORTS TO : Manager of Emergency Department.

CONTACTS : Administration, RN Staff, EMT Staff, Unit Secretaries, Physicians, Patients, Patients families, Patient Ambassadors, Patient Care Managers.

SUPERVISES : Emergency Department personnel when the Manager is absent.

What We're Looking For

EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, current New Jersey RN License, Baccalaureate degree required or currently in a Baccalaureate program.

EXPERIENCE : A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the Emergency Department, including charge nurse experience.

LICENSURE / QUALIFICATIONS : Current ACLS, PALS, TNCC, BLS, CEN preferred.

SKILLS : Demonstrates leadership abilities, good verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer

Influenza Vaccination is a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.