Assistant Director Patient Care - Intensive Care Unit - Full Time Night
Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch, NJ
- Eligibility
- RNNursing Unit & Program DirectorsExecutive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting Nurses
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours a week
- 36 hrs a week
- Unit
- ICU
Posted Jul 30
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights · 36 hours
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 5+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Top of NJ PRN pay
NJ PRN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $55/hr, across 155 postings.
About this role
- Req #: 0000259570
- Category: Nursing Management / Leadership
- Status: Full-Time
- Shift: Night
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- Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
- Department: Intensive Care Unit
- Pay Range: $125,012.48 - $162,516.22 per year
Location
300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
- Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care
- Location: Monmouth Medical Center
- Department Name: Intensive Care Unit
Req #: 0000259570
- Status: Salaried
- Shift: Night
- Pay Range: $125,012.48 - $162,516.22 per year
Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director of Patient Care for the Intensive Care Unit at Monmouth Medical Center.
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
Required
BSN
5 years’ experience within MedSurg specialty
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proficient computer skills
Certifications and Licenses Required
BLS and ACLS certification
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
Scheduling
Requirements
Day Shift, 36 hours per week
Essential Functions
The Assistant Clinical Director provides nursing care in the acute care setting within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards
Assists in directing and supervising all functions and activities in a patient care setting
Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed
Assures safety in practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available
Utilizes the nursing process in all aspects of the provision of care, individualizing the plan of care to address a specific patients needs
Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate personnel and for consistently setting and evaluating
Exercises supervisory authority and independent judgment in assigning employee labor
Is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics
Assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available
Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments -i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas- and medical errors, etc.
Exercises supervisory authority and independent judgment in directing employee labor
Makes recommendations regarding the ongoing performance evaluation of supervised staff and resulting actions -i,e, reward, discipline, discharge, etc
Insure that Medical Surgical Unit III is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations,
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
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
- Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
- Academic medical center
- Patient treatment planning
- Clinical staff performance evaluation
- Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Staff performance monitoring
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- Nursing
- Staff supervision
- Healthcare incident reporting
Place
- City
- Long Branch, NJ
- State price level
- 9% above the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 235
- Magnet
- Designated since 2020 (ANCC)
- RN residency
- ANCC-accredited: Rwjbarnabas Health Graduate RN Residency Program at Monmouth Medical Center, through Jul 2029
New Jersey index 108.8, where 100 is the national average.
Long Branch sits on the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County, offering nurses a coastal lifestyle with miles of beachfront and the lively Pier Village district for dining and shopping. NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line connects you to Manhattan in under 90 minutes, blending seaside charm with big-city access.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?