Asst Director Patient Care - Adult Psych

Job Title : Asst Director Patient Care

Location : Central Jersey Behavioral

Department Name : Adult Psych (AP)

Req # : 0000224980

Status : Salaried

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $121,935.00 - $156,140.00 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 candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director for the Adult Psych department at the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center.

The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center (with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services) constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders. As an integrated healthcare system with an outstanding national reputation, we’re proud to offer nursing opportunities on a scale few healthcare systems can match!

We welcome you to come and be part of a team that offers professional growth opportunities, as well as a working culture that places a high value on teamwork and relationship-building. Our Registered Nurses assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for psychiatric patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act for the State of New Jersey and the policies and procedures of the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Registered Nurse will demonstrate Barnabas Health's philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.

Qualifications : Required :

ASN or Nursing Diploma

Three (3) years behavioral health nursing experience with at least one year of management experience

Certifications and Licenses Required :

BLS certification

Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Preferred : BSN

Scheduling Requirements :

Day shift, 40 hours per week

Essential Functions :

Directs patient care in a manner which ensures that : Standards of patient care and regulatory agencies are met, The nursing process forms the basis for delivery of patient care, Patients, their families / significant others and associates are treated with dignity, respect and compassion,

Integrates department s services with the facility s primary functions, Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services, Recommends space and other resources needed by the department, Promotes staff effectiveness / competency through goalsetting, role modeling and provision of learning opportunities, Provides nursing administrative coverage as assigned,

Interviews, selects, promotes and terminates staff per established hospital policies and Federal / State laws, Determines the qualifications and competence of department personnel who provide patient care services and who are not licensed independent practitioners, Provides for orientation in-service training and continuing education of all persons in the department,

Promotes quality of patient care through the following : Develops / revises plan for patient care delivery in assigned areas, Identifies and corrects actual / potential problems, Recommends / selects appropriate indicators to measure performance, Communicates QA & I findings as required, Ensures the provision of Patient Family education,

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)

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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