Asst Director Patient Care - Oncology

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Oncology Unit

Req #: 0000242984

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

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 :

The Assistant Director of Nursing for the Oncology Unit Night Shift at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset provides clinical and administrative leadership to support the delivery of high quality, patient centered oncology care in alignment with Magnet principles. This role promotes excellence in nursing practice through evidence-based care, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of safety. The ADON serves as the primary operational and clinical leader during off-shift hours, ensuring continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.

Required:

• Experienced RN with Charge Nurse experience or Nurse Manager experience
• Oncology Certified Nurse OCN preferred or planning to obtain it
• Chemotherapy Certified Nurse
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of oncology nursing experience required
• Active RN New Jersey License
• BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
• BSN

Preferred:

• Master's degree preferred
• Prior leadership or charge nurse experience strongly preferred
• Prior leadership or charge nurse experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a Magnet designated or pursuing Magnet organization preferred

Essential Duties:

• Magnet Expectations
• Active participation in shared governance and nursing councils
• Support of nursing research, EBP projects, and dissemination of best practices
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional certification
• Engagement in initiatives that improve patient outcomes and nursing satisfaction
• Champion Magnet principles, including transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, and innovation,
• Actively support and participate in shared governance councils, including unit-based and hospital-wide committees,
• Promote nursing autonomy, accountability, and professional engagement in decision-making,
• Foster a culture of inquiry, encouraging evidence-based practice (EBP), research utilization, and quality improvement initiatives,
• Clinical Leadership and Patient Centered CareProvide expert clinical leadership in oncology nursing, including chemotherapy administration, immunotherapy, symptom management, and palliative/end-of-life care,
• Ensure care delivery aligns with Oncology Nursing Society ONS standards and institutional protocols,
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient care situations and ethical decision making,
• Promote holistic, culturally competent, and patient- and family-centered care,
• Staff Engagement, Development and EmpowermentSupervise and support RNs and ancillary staff, ensuring appropriate staffing based on acuity and competency,
• Mentor and coach staff in clinical excellence, leadership development, and professional growth,
• Support specialty certification such as OCN, Chemotherapy Certification and continuing education,
• Contribute to performance evaluations, succession planning, and recognition initiatives,
• Promote staff satisfaction, engagement, and retention in alignment with Magnet benchmarks,

Scheduling:

• 36 hours a week - Night shift leadership role, including weekends and holidays as required

Other Job 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer