Director Patient Care Mother-Baby and OB Support Services

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Director Patient Care of Mother-Baby and OB Support Services.

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.

For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an A Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master s preferred with at least 5 years leadership experience in obstetrical/maternity services
• Current New Jersey RN Licensure
• 5 years'experience as bedside maternal newborn RN
• Maternal Newborn Nursing certification preferred
• Nurse Executive Certification within 1 year of employment
• BLS required. (American Heart Association)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• The Nursing Director is wholly responsible for the overall leadership, performance and day-to-day activities within the Nursing Mother-Baby and OB Support Services and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality patient care and service through a blended hands-on and leadership by example approach,
• This position works in collaboration with the Regional Director, Medical Directors, and Hospital Leadership to meet the Department's program objectives and help ensure optimal healing outcomes, patient satisfaction and employee engagement,
• Oversees day to day management of department.
• Continuously assess current outpatient center flows, processes and procedures, identifies areas of improvement, and develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes,
• Ensures availability of adequate resources, supplies equipment and services,
• Conducts interview for prospective staff and determines suitability for hire,
• Manages performance management, behavioral management, evaluation process and disciplinary process,
• Manages costs through appropriate utilization and management of labor and supply,
• Participates in continuing education meetings, committees or workgroups and identifies personal need both managerially and clinically and seeks resource as needed,

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer