Assistant Director Patient Care, Same Day Surgery Registered Nurse

94 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston, NJ

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Same Day Surgery

Req #: 0000237649

Status: Salaried

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $124,414.76 - $159,263.78 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:
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. Develops, implements and maintains a unit budget. Participates in nursing quality assurance. Maintains unit administration, including scheduling and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care. Insure that Same Day Surgery is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

  • Graduated from an accredited school of nursing,
  • Preferred Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or currently matriculating,
  • Current New Jersey RN License
  • At least 2 years acute care nursing experience or 2 years acute care nursing experience with preview management experience,
  • BLS Health Care provider
  • Additional certifications may be required as per the Administrative Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy
  • Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Shift Requirements:

  • Full Time, 37.5 hours
  • Monday through Friday
  • 12p-8p with weekend on call shifts

Essential Functions:

  • Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services
  • Assists the staff with development / implementation of nursing process (i,e,admission assessment, discharge plans and patient teaching),
  • Delegates and prioritizes work assignments according to the individual associates competence and patient care needs,
  • Demonstrates a fiscal responsibility in managing resources, staff and supplies,
  • Follows established guidelines for staffing & scheduling policies, as related to daily staffing, OT, budgetary justification,

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 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.



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 2026-02-22

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