Assistant Director of Patient Care, Medical Intensive Care Unit

One Robert Wood Johnson Place
New Brunswick, NJ

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Intensive Care Unit

Req #: 0000232432

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $121,935.54 - $156,140.92 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 Director of Patient Care for our Medical Intensive Care Unit Department at the New Brunswick campus.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • BSN required
  • At least 3 years of Critical Care Nursing experience required

Preferred:

  • MSN highly preferred
  • Previous leadership experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements :

  • Day Shift, 40 hours per week
  • Full-Time
  • On Call Leadership Coverage

Essential Functions:

  • Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization.
  • Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services.
  • Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities.
  • Will be assigned 50 percent of patient care responsibilities.
  • Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll.
  • Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and drives through-out staff accountability.

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

Posted 2026-03-03

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