Director Patient Care (RN) Behavioral Health Unit

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Director Patient Care for our Behavioral Health Unit at RWJ Somerset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master s preferred
• Current New Jersey RN Licensure
• BLS required. (American Heart Association)
• Board certification in nursing leadership and/or behavioral health preferred
• Previous nursing leadership experience in an inpatient behavioral health and/or crisis setting required

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Staff includes RN's, PCA & Unit Secretaries.
• Director will manage the staffing, budget & quality measures of the Unit
• An integral part of the Nursing Leadership Team at RWJ Somerset
• Responsibility for multiple teams who support daily essential patient care
• This individual is responsible to have 24/7 responsibility, recruit and manage multiple teams and improve quality and customer satisfaction