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JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for managing the clinical, operational, and financial activities within the Wound Care Department (Inpatient and outpatient), Cardiac Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab departments. Works collaboratively with physicians, clinical departments, nursing, management, faculty, and other stakeholders to ensure timely patient access to care, operational efficiency, department productivity, fiscal integrity and patient satisfaction. Primary responsibilities include human resources management, business development, operational efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

+ Develops, implements and manages annual capital/operating and personnel (FTE) budget. Uses resources effectively and manages expenses to meet financial goals of department(s).

+ Contributes to the strategic planning process, day-to-day operations, standards of care or service, and attainment of organizational goals. Facilitates collaborative problem solving among interdepartmental disciplines. Advocates for and allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe and compassionate care or service based on current best practice standards.

+ Ensures the requirements for Compliance and Mandatory/Required Elements for staff (Immunizations, Conflict of Interest, licensure, safety & training) are met.

+ Responsible for department performance and compliance with patient safety initiatives, federal, state and other regulatory bodies such as Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, UHMS, DOPL and other department specific accrediting and certifying bodies. Ensures achievement of clinical program goals (as appropriate) and implements action plans to improve performance as needed.

+ Effectively uses Evidenced based clinical practices and organizational standards of care in the delivery of quality care to maximize clinical outcomes and patient experience. Active participation in professional organization appropriate to position and service line. Facilitates and encourages staff participation in professional organizations, Shared Decision-Making committees, and professional development.

+ Implements and role models company vision, mission, values, and facility initiatives and goals. Monitors and improves patient satisfaction utilizing available service metrics and national benchmarks to develop and implement action plans to achieve desired outcomes in patient engagement goals.

+ Models and fosters an environment of professionalism and employee engagement in the department. Responsible for recruitment, retention, and employee engagement. Responsible for creating an effective department culture which ensures an engaged workforce.

+ Ensures sufficient staffing levels to meet care and/or service needs, which include hiring, orientation, and managing staffing to a changing census. Ensures that new skill training and ongoing competency verification is completed annually. Evaluates staff competency through use of performance reviews and may utilize peer reviews. Mentors staff and provides professional development & educational opportunities. Utilizes participative management models. Promotes shared decision-making and professional autonomy by providing department input into executive-level decisions, and by keeping staff informed of executive level activities.

+ Partners with physicians and service line leaders to achieve clinical excellence, operational compliance, program outcome goals, and patient experience service excellence.

+ Communicates with team members collaboratively and encourages participation in opportunities for community outreach activities and organization volunteer opportunities (e.g., health fairs, middle and high school education). Manages, coordinates, and supports student activities as appropriate. Supports staff participation in outside community organizations such as volunteer health clinics, health fairs and advisory boards for not-for-profit organizations.

+ Role may require specialty knowledge, skills, and abilities within one or more departments/areas. Please refer to the QUALIFICATIONS section

+ Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

+ Requires critical thinking sills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

+ Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

+ Excellent communications skills

+ Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.

+ Ability to read and interpret documents.

+ Ability to speak effectively.

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Experience in conducting complex long-term projects and meeting strict timelines.

+ Good interpersonal skills.

+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.

+ Master’s degree in business, Healthcare, Finance, Accounting or Nursing preferred

+ Three years of nursing leadership experience.

+ Demonstrated expertise in leadership, mentoring ability, organization, and problem-solving skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

+ Role could require specialty knowledge, skills and abilities related to Cardiology, Pulmonology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Wound Care, and Hyperbaric Medicine.

+ Experience leading customer relations, finance, and productivity management, continuous quality improvement, personnel staffing and development, and directing or leading activities in the department.

+ BLS, ACLS, required.

+ CV-BC, WCC or WOCN, HBO certified preferred.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

+ Atlantic Mobile Health

+ Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

+ 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

+ Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

+ NJ Sustainable Business

Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman’s breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

+ Life & AD&D Insurance.

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

+ 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

+ PTO & Paid Sick Leave

+ Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

+ Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

+ Backup and On-Site Childcare

+ Well-Being Rewards

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

+ Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

+ Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.