Assistant Director Patient Care, Pediatric ICU

About the Role

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the New Brunswick campus. The Pediatric ICU is a 20-bed unit that provides round-the-clock critical care to infants, children, and adolescents with life-threatening illnesses or injuries. They continuously monitor vital signs, manage ventilators, administer high-risk medications, and assist physicians during bedside procedures. The team provides emotional support and education to families facing stressful medical crises. As a state designated Level 1 trauma center, the unit cares for patients before and after complex procedures. The multidisciplinary team delivers highly specialized monitoring, critical care interventions, and evidence-based treatment focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

The Assistant Director of Patient Care plays a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Patient Care in overseeing the delivery of high-quality, patient centered nursing services within a designated unit or department. This position combines clinical expertise, leadership, and administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient operations, staff development & engagement, and compliance with regulatory standards. The Assistant Director fosters a collaborative environment, promotes patient safety, and drives quality improvement initiatives while assisting in the management of daily operations and long-term strategic goals. This role is also responsible in assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and compliance.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• At least 3–5 years of leadership/charge/preceptor experience as a Pediatric Registered Nurse required
• MSN highly preferred
• Previous acute care experience preferred
• Previous experience as a nursing director preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certifications required
• TNCC or PCAR/TCAR Certification required
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License required

Schedule

• Night Shift, 40 hours per week
• Full-Time
• On Call Leadership Coverage

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and direction in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the unit/organization
• Effectively communicates information to staff, utilizes resources and manages staff and services
• Assists the Director with the daily operations of the unit and delegated responsibilities
• Will be assigned 50 percent of patient care responsibilities
• Collaboratively prepares and maintains staff schedule and payroll
• Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and drives through-out staff accountability

Benefits and Perks

• 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!

Pay

$125,000.00 - $162,600.00 per year