ASSOCIATE CLINICAL DIRECTOR - TRAUMA SURGICAL ICU

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Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the assigned unit at the direction of the Clinical Director and in his/her absence. 

This role is broad in scope and requires the ability to work independently and apply a high degree of judgment. 

Assigns work load and assumes responsibility for the operational functioning of the department.

Ensures the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit at the direction of the Clinical Director. 

Assists the Clinical Director in coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care. 

Assists the Clinical Manager in directing the preparation and maintenance of patient’s clinical record, including nursing and medical treatments and related services provided by the Registered Nurse.

Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to achieve departmental objectives. 

Assists the Clinical Director in ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development

Acting as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, serving as a problem-solver and mediator for positive change; develops and maintains effective intra and interdepartmental relationships.

The Trauma/Surgical ICU (TSICU) is a 28-bed critical care unit specializing in the care of traumatically injured patients or those patients undergoing complex surgeries requiring close monitoring and care. Patients are admitted directly from the ED, the Ross Trauma Admitting Area, or the operating room. Patients usually cared for in this area include those with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, rib fractures and lung injuries, as well as diverse orthopedic injuries requiring frequent monitoring and care. Many patients cared for the in the TSICU are poly-trauma, with injuries involving more than one body system. Common surgical patients include those undergoing Whipple procedures, esophagectomies, gastrostomies, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. The unit is staffed with registered nurses, critical care technicians, trauma surgery nurse practitioners, resident physicians and attending trauma surgeons. Staff also work closely with respiratory therapy and specialized surgical groups such as orthopedics and neurosurgery. Nurses and critical care technicians working in this area receive education specific to the care of the trauma patient.

A minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year of demonstrated leadership abilities. 

Requires strong planning skills and a solid understanding of Patient and Family Centered Care.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Graduate of NLN-accredited School of Nursing 

Current New Jersey license as a Registered Nurse, BLS certification. 

National certification within area of specialty required for critical care, operating room, endoscopy and trauma. 

Certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NRP, PALS).

Scheduled Days/ Hours: 4 x 10 hour shifts; weekend coverage as needed

7:00 am - 5:30 pm