Director Patient Care, Labor & Delivery

Job Overview:
Our private birthing rooms, equipped with birthing beds, are designed to blend home-like, comfortable surroundings with the most up-to-date technology and equipment. The Labor & Delivery Suite consists of 18 private birthing rooms, 4 traditional delivery rooms and a large recovery room. All of our birthing rooms are private and have birthing beds.

At Cooperman Barnabas, our goal is to provide families with an exceptional hospital experience in a nurturing, comfortable environment. Please watch our YouTube video to explore the maternity units and what a laboring mother is to expect when visiting the facility: https://youtu.be/hmmUkzLLW1I

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 2-4 years' acute nursing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational ability and leadership skills
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in area standards.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association upon hire
• ACLS from the American Heart Association upon hire
• NRP from the American Heart Association upon hire
• Certifications as required by law, stature and/or regulation for area or specialization

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full-Time
• 37.5 Hrs weekly
• Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs

Essential Functions:
Ensures that quality age-appropriate nursing care is delivered to all patients in his/her nursing unit in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital. Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation and continuing education. Evaluates staff performance in accordance with organizational policies. Participates in nursing quality assurance. Performs scheduling and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Use and understand the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care.

The Director of Patient Care is responsible for assisting the AVP in defining, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the philosophy and objectives for their designated areas to insure the optimal delivery of care and services to all patients in an environment that promotes professional development and continues to assure financial viability. The primary goal is the delivery of competent, efficient and cost-effective care. Ensure that the unit is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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 healthcare 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