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Asst Director Patient Care, Cardio Progressive Care

RWJBarnabas Health
vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place (Show on map)
Sep 10, 2025
Asst Director Patient Care, Cardio Progressive Care Req #: 0000211450 Category: Nursing Status: Full-Time Shift: Night Facility: RWJ New Brunswick Department: Cardio Prog Care/Telemetry Pay Range: $108,160.00 - $156,000.00 per year Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick Department Name: Cardio Prog Care/Telemetry Req #: 0000211450 Status: Salaried Shift: Night Pay Range: $108,160.00 - $156,000.00 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. Job Overview: RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant for our Cardio Progressive Care Telemetry Unit at the New Brunswick campus. 6 Tower Cardiac Progressive Care Unit is a busy 34 bed cardiac unit. We see a range of telemetry, medical-surgical, and intermediate care patient acuities. Types of patients we care for include post cardiac procedures, sepsis, dialysis, heart failure, and respiratory failure. We specialize in post heart transplantation, LVADs and Heart Failure. All of which we are happy to train you for so no previous experience required. Qualifications: Required: BSN At least 3 -5 years hospital nursing experience Experience in Cardiac or Telemetry Unit / LVAD And/or CV Transplant Preferred: Previous Nursing Leadership experience preferred National certification for clinical specialty Certifications and Licenses Required: BLS and ACLS Certification Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License Scheduling Requirements: Night Shift, 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, some weekend commitment and holiday rotation FT Essential Functions: Facilitates the safe and effective functioning of the unit as demonstrated by Interviewing and hiring unlicensed personnel Interviewing and hiring licensed personnel in collaboration with Nursing Director Facilitates the orientation process for new employees as demonstrated by Making assignments that maintain preceptor-orientee relationship. Working the preceptor-orientee to solve any problems Ensuring that orientees complete the unit-based orientation within an appropriate individualized time frame Contributes to the professional growth and development of staff by Continuously assessing patient care to evaluate staff knowledge and patterns of performance Counseling staff on identified areas for improvement Evaluating the staff performance as demonstrated by the completion of the performance evaluation in a timely manner Counseling and implementing appropriate disciplinary action Planning/coordinating unit based education programs as identified by unit needs Considers staff participation in safety/quality initiatives when completing employee performance appraisals 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 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 RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer