29 director jobs found

Overview Why Join University Hospital? At University Hospital, you're more than an employee—you're part of a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical education, and shaping the future of healthcare. As New Jersey's only state-owned academic medical center and the principal teaching hospital for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, you'll work alongside nationally recognized physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals in a collaborative, innovative environment.  Founded in 1882, University Hospital is a 519-bed, Level I Trauma Center and regional leader in emergency, trauma, critical care, and specialized services. Our nationally recognized programs include liver transplantation, cardiology, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics, oncology and palliative care, and infectious diseases, providing team members with opportunities to gain experience across a broad range of complex patient populations.  Our...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Executive Director Emergency Department position is to strategically develop and implement the clinical activities of the Emergency Department Services unit, and to provide direction and oversight for the business operations and fiscal management of the Emergency Department. The Executive Director has the responsibility, authority and accountability for the 24-hour management, administration, and organizational development of the Emergency Department. Facilitates quality patient care and patient safety within the areas of the Emergency Department. Qualifications Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey with a BSN required. Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration required. Eight (8) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience preferably in a university affiliated tertiary care...

Responsibilities 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...

Responsibilities 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...

Overview About the Role The Administrative Director is to provide comprehensive leadership of the administrative, clinical and community outreach functions for the Liver Transplant service line. Responsible for the program’s adherence to all policies,procedures and by-laws of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and the Conditions of Participation promulgated by CMS and HRSA regulations. In conjunction with the COO and the Program Director for Liver Transplantation, develops strategic plans for business growth and development for the practice. Directs the staff at providing patient outreach and care as aligned with leading practices for transplant, and at achieving operational and clinical metrics as determined in collaboration with respective leaders for these areas. Ensures safe, efficient, and effective health care for individuals with end stage liver disease that may require liver transplantation, as well as treating those patients with...

Overview About the Role Assists in the management of personnel, their training, promotions, evaluations, and the disciplinary process. Assists in the management of maintenance functions such as Joint Commission and Department of Health readiness programs. Manages quality assessment and performance improvement programs for the Physical Plant department. Assists in the hospital’s construction projects including but not limited to, cost accountability, methods, coordination, and integration. Direct Reports may include space planner, senior project manager, supervisor for construction, access control manager, etc. Reports to the Executive Director Hospital Support Services and performs as acting Director in the Executive Director’s absence or as assigned. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Develops and maintains sound working relationship with all University Hospital departments regarding hospital maintenance,...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Executive Director Perioperative Services position is to strategically develop and implement the clinical activities of the Perioperative Services unit, and to provide direction and oversight for the business operations and fiscal management of Perioperative Services.  The Executive Director has the responsibility, authority and accountability for the 24-hour management, administration, and organizational development of Perioperative Services.  Facilitates quality patient care and patient safety within the areas of Perioperative Services including the operating departments in University Hospital and in the Doctor's Office Center, Pre-Admissions Testing, Same Day Services, Medical Special Procedures, and post anesthesia care. Qualifications Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey with a BSN required.  Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration,...

Overview About the Role   The primary purpose of the Director of Food & Nutrition Services position is to plan, organize, direct, control and monitor all activities for Food & Nutrition Services including outsourced vending services.  Ensures that continuous and consistent quality care/service is provided to meet financial and service excellence parameters.  Is responsible for the administration of all policies and procedures, the daily operation of all services, and the performance management of staff . Responsibilities What You’ll Do Ensures patient‑centered processes by fostering a friendly, safe environment, collaborating with leadership, addressing patient needs/complaints promptly, monitoring satisfaction data, and modeling Service Excellence. Plans, organizes, and directs high‑quality food service operations for patients, staff, faculty, students, and visitors. Ensures patient nutritional needs...

Responsibilities 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...

Overview About the Role Responsible for implementation and/or maintenance of Active Directory. Manages the operation of Active Directory and client server-based applications. Provides network and PC systems coordination and integration for services with acceptable University Hospital policies and procedures. Responsible for the tasks in support of day-to-day Servers, Active Directory and applications and related clinical departments. Recommends, develops, configures, installs, monitors, and supports University Hospital server hardware and software for client server-based computer systems. Assists with ensuring the availability of client/server applications, configuring new implementations, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management and maintenance of Active Directory. Assists in maintaining the security, integrity, and safety of the Active Directory, data center and servers. Diagnoses, resolves, and documents hardware and software...

Overview About the Role Under the direction of the Director Total Rewards, Compensation & Leaves Management (Director), the Leave of Absence Coordinator is responsible for the daily administration of requested leaves of absence and ADA accommodations. Accurately interprets and applies State and Federal leave laws, including FMLA, USERRA, ADA and UH polices to resolve issues. Responsible for assisting the Director in the overall planning and implementation of University Hospital’s policies and procedures regarding affirmative action/equal employment opportunity. Assist with preparing statistical affirmative action reports by federal, state and local compliance agencies and as requested by internal and external constituents. Facilitates and negotiates religious and disability accommodations. The LOA Coordinator approves or denies leaves and assists with the interactive accommodation process based on knowledge of Federal, State and University Hospital...

Overview About the Role The Clinic Nurse Manager is an experienced leader responsible for managing assigned areas and multiple services within the Liver Transplant Program, supervising assigned patient care personnel during clinic operations with 24-hour call. The Clinic Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring safe and effective delivery of patient care and clinical outcomes, compliance with regulatory, administrative, and clinical standards, policies, and procedures. The Clinic Nurse Manger is proficient in personnel management and directs care to meet the unit demands in an efficient and cost-effective manner, as well as assisting with clinic budget management. This position reports to the Administrative Director Liver Center and also takes clinical direction from the Program’s comedical directors.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides leadership and oversight for clinic operations within the Liver Transplant...

Overview About the Role The Operating Room/Organ Preservation Technician assists the operating room staff before, during and after donor organ recovery procedures, as well as during organ transplant procedures and other hepatobiliary procedures. Under the direction of a physician, prepares organs for perfusion and monitors preservation parameters during perfusion, reporting perfusion parameters to the surgeon. As a certified operating room technician, possesses the knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Responsible for maintaining the Organ Preservation Lab, including ordering, and rotating supplies, and ensuring proper inventory and storage. Ensures that Organ Preservation Lab equipment is optimally maintained. Collects data per UNOS...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse (Maternal Child) position is to administer total patient care based on individualized needs of assigned patients/families in accordance with professional nursing standards and evidence-based nursing. The Staff Nurse will utilize knowledge and demonstrate competency in Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynecology, Infertility, Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology, Urodynamics, Reproductive Choice, Pediatrics Lactation Counseling, and other related programs. Expected behaviors include assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient in pre-procedural, procedural and post-procedural phases of care. The Staff Nurse demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform procedures in accordance with professional nursing standards in pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients in the Center of...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse position is to improve patient care and systems practice on the Trauma service. The Trauma APN provides clinical patient care to Trauma patients in collaboration with Trauma Physicians, the Trauma Team and with all other health care disciplines. Utilizes advanced practice nursing expertise to provide patient care services, staff orientation, consultation, and evaluation as well as education for patients, families, and health care team members. Works collaboratively with physicians and nursing leadership to identify' patient care and staff development needs. Maintains a clinical tract faculty appointment and serves as a preceptor for students. Participates in staff development programs, patient/family education programs, performance improvement, research and education programs related to trauma. Measurement criteria for all performance standards are observed by the Director, Division...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Manager Patient Accounts (Commercial & Government) position is to plan, organize, staff and direct the Patient Account Department’s Charity Care Self Pay and Bad Debt operations at University Hospital. The position is also responsible for managing special projects within the Department, with an overall goal of assisting the organization to meet its strategic objectives. Takes charge of the department in the absence of the Assistant Director.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Monitors monthly follow-up on unpaid claims and take appropriate action to correct and re-bill for timely reimbursement. Manages and pulls daily facility (UB04) (837-I) and physician (HCFA-CMS 1500) 837-P claims submission and 835 errors, and rejections from the Clearinghouse. Performs regular audits of daily billing reports to identify billing errors. Works with the billing team and other...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse - OBGYN position is to provide patient care (neonate to maturity) based on the identified individualized needs of assigned patients and families within the clinical nursing role. The Staff Nurse will assess, screen, evaluate, educate, and provide care management/outcome management in accordance with professional nursing standards and patient needs. The role of the Staff Nurse also includes practice/office support. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Provides independent/interdependent/dependent procedural care in accordance with nursing scope of practice andprovides complex nursing skills and clinical judgment as needed. Ensures on a continuing basis that all required nursing interventions are performed for assigned patients as observed by Director. Communicates to all levels of health care team and management team necessary information and/or...

Overview About the Role The Clinic Nurse Manager is an experienced clinical leader responsible for managing assigned areas and multiple services within the assigned practice, supervising assigned patient care personnel during clinic operations. The Clinic Nurse Manager is responsible to ensure the safe and effective delivery of patient care and clinical outcomes, compliance with regulatory, administrative, and clinical standards, policies, and procedures. The Clinic Nurse Manager is seen as an expert in clinical practice topics and is proficient in personnel management and directs care to meet the unit demands in an efficient and cost-effective manner, as well as assisting with clinic budget management. This position reports to the Administrative Director of the practice and the Executive Director Clinical Operations. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Maintains nursing and clinical operations by initiating,...

Overview About the Role Leverages extensive subject matter expertise on clinical systems and knowledge of clinical operations and workflows to coordinate the activities of medical staff in the planning, development, implementation, and support of clinical information systems/solutions to improve the delivery of patient care and hospital operations. Advances efficient and effective patient care by adapting and integrating current hospital processes. Ensures the integration of clinical content across users and/or applications. Ensures that systems are implemented and functioning under the guidance of acceptable University policies and procedures and meet all regulatory requirements. Develops testing strategies according to system build and downstream system requirements. Develops and manages complex projects. Provides work direction and guidance to Analyst and Project Staff as needed. For the purpose of a project or assignment, may report to a Manager or...

Overview About the Role The Section Head Ophthalmology position has direct patient care duties and administrative duties. Performs ophthalmic imaging techniques to include photography-based studies, optical coherence tomography, ophthalmic ultrasound and electro physiologic studies. Plans, organizes and directs the day-to-day activities and functions related to the clinical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the Division of Ophthalmic Imaging. Provides administrative services and support to department management for the Division. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and operating guidelines of the division. Assists in other general office operation in the care of patient requiring Ophthalmology services from ages 0 to above 100 years. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Oversees daily operations of Ophthalmology clinics, including staffing, room assignments, equipment maintenance, supply...