Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onGreater Essex Dental, 23, Branford Place, Teachers Village, The Ironbound, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07102, United States
About the Organization
Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has served as New Jersey's oldest nonsectarian hospital, treating over 32,000 inpatients and 82,000 Emergency Department patients annually. As a leader in providing world-class care, the center offers more than 100 medical and surgical specialty services. As part of RWJBarnabas Health, the premier academic health system in the state, the organization is dedicated to advancing innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health is committed to creating and sustaining healthier communities one person and one community at a time. The system aims to make a unique impact in local communities by improving the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every team member.
About the Role
The Assistant Director of Patient Care serves as a key leader within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. This role is designed to ensure the delivery of compassionate, comprehensive, and high-quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients. Working on the evening shift, the Assistant Director manages patient care delivery across the 4300 Pediatrics and PICU units, acting as a vital partner to the Nurse Manager.
In this position, you will play an active role in shaping the unit's culture and operational success. You will assist in developing patient care standards, overseeing orientation and continuing education programs, and participating in nursing quality improvement initiatives. The role requires maintaining and modeling clinical skills while applying a deep understanding of growth and development principles to assess and treat patients according to their age-specific needs. Additionally, you will support unit administration, including scheduling and resource management, ensuring the unit runs smoothly to meet the evolving needs of the community.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this position will be required to successfully complete all Orientation Programs. Specific steps for the interview and onboarding process are managed internally by the recruiting team.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all team members can thrive.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Registered Nurse License, Basic Life Support, Pals Certification.
Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or currently matriculating.
Frequently asked questions about Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
What does a Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center will participate in the development of patient care standards and continuing education programs; assess patient needs based on age-specific growth and development principles; manage patient care delivery on assigned shifts in pediatrics and pediatric intensive care; and assist the nurse manager in ensuring quality nursing care aligns with hospital policies.
What are the requirements for this Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU role?expand_more
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited school of nursing; At least 2 years acute care nursing experience; Successful completion of all Orientation Programs; Current Registered Nurse License in New Jersey; Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; and PALS certification.
Where is the Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU role at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center located?expand_more
Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is based in Greater Essex Dental, 23, Branford Place, Teachers Village, The Ironbound, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07102, United States. This is a on-site role.