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University Hospital, Newark NJ

Assistant Director of Nursing, Perioperative Services -Same Day Surgery - DOC

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Newark, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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An Assistant Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.

$102,355 / year median in New Jersey

+18% projected growth

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Assistant Director of Nursing, Perioperative Services

Same Day Surgery
DOC University Hospital, Newark NJ
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7 Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications RN License BLS Certification Employee relationship building Bachelor's degree Basic life support Bachelor's degree in nursing Full Job Description The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Nursing UH (Unit Based) position is to operationalize and transition changes in the care delivery system of a unit or set of units through the skillful directing, coaching, support, and delegation to staff in the provision of clinically safe, fiscally sound, compassionate care and services to achieve safety, patient/family goals and patients/family satisfaction. The Assistant Director has (24) hour responsibility for the unit's service area and develops a dynamically functioning interdisciplinary team. She/he sustains the daily operational functioning of the units/services area and makes immediate modifications to prevent impediments, errors, and delays in goals achievement. This role is also accountable for the execution of the units/services area Performance Improvement Plan. She/he engenders confidence, trust and fosters collaborative/collegial relationships that generate staff achievement and pride. The Assistant Director facilitates an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships among the nursing personnel and other disciplines. The Assistant Director facilitates change through education, demonstrating skill in implementing practices changes. She/he collaborates with the Department of Education and Professional Development and assists in presentations, orientations, and other house-wide education/training. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required. Master's Degree in a related field is preferred. One (1) year minimum of nursing managerial experience preferred. Minimum of three (3) years clinical care delivery experience. BLS (CPR) is required.