CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

The Patient Care Director has twenty four-hour accountability for the operational management of the assigned unit including managerial responsibility for the supervision, direction and support of the nursing staff in that unit to meet the needs of the Patient/Unit/Hospital.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Improves service and productivity within the assigned unit
   2. Identifies issues or potential issues; suggests, works with staff and participates in developing solutions, re-evaluates and revises plans.
   3. Encourages and promotes shared governance teams.
   4. Interprets the philosophy, goals, policies, procedures, and patient satisfaction surveys to the staff.
   5. Participates in clinical activities as required and facilitates the moving of surgical cases in order to avoid divert and ensure efficient services.
   6. Promotes, develops and supports customer-oriented service and exemplary public relations.
   7. Promotes working relationships with administration, physicians and other departments.
   8. Makes certain that staff appropriately charges for supplies used.
   9. Directs clinical nursing rounds to assure positive Press Ganey Reports.
   10. Reviews and revises the Performance Improvement plan for the unit annually.            
   11. Accepts responsibility for the unit-based program.
   12. Promotes the Hospital/Unit Performance Improvement program to staff.
   13. Evaluates the results of monitoring with the staff and develops a corrective action plan to improve patient care.
   14. Collaborates with the Quality Management Coordinator on identified quality of care issues of the unit.
   15. Investigates and follows up on issues from patients' families and physicians.
   16. Performs any and all other duties as assigned.                                                  

Full-time.

24/7 operational oversight of department, staff, care coordination, and best practices.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Master's DEgree in Nursing preferred.
• Must possess licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• 3-5 years clinical leadership experience  
• Completion of an IV, BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association certification. 
• Ability to lead, mentor, coach, and educate others as needed to accomplish projects. Polished communication and presentation skills both oral and written
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

Influenza Vaccination is a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.