Director Patient Care (RN)

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000165438
Category: Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-IV 4E

Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates and controls the clinical and administrative activities of the Unit in accordance with the Nursing Department s Strategic Plan; federal, state regulations and JCAHO standards. Ensure that the unit is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

• Performs rounds to assess physical environment and delivery of quality patient care on the unit
• Assures hospital safety by monitoring compliance with departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Implements all national patient safety goals within Division
• Collaborates with Nurse Managers and Staffing Office to identify the number and level of personnel required to provide quality patient care; initiates changes in personnel and assignments as indicated according to census and acuity.
• Conducts frequent staff meetings
• Applies policies and procedures consistently for all staff members
• Maintains an environment conducive to productive open communication with staff.
• Collaborates on a regular basis with Nurse Managers
• Establishes clear and specific performance standards and expectations for staff members