Healthcare Director Jobs in New Jersey

A Healthcare Director is a high-level executive who oversees the overall functioning of a healthcare facility, including policy development, budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning. They are responsible for coordinating and directing health services, ensuring patient care meets established standards and regulations, managing the facility's budget, and developing and implementing operational policies and procedures. Furthermore, they may also be involved in community outreach and public relations activities to maintain a positive image of the organization.

Important skills for a Healthcare Director include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. They should also have a strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, as well as financial management skills. Often, these professionals hold a Master's degree in Health Administration or a related field, and some positions may require certification as a health executive, such as the Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credentials. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Director, an individual may have roles such as a Healthcare Administrator, Department Manager within a healthcare facility, or a Clinical Manager.

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Director - Surgical Services F/T Day

  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

Quality Champion: Drive a culture of safety and quality, implementing initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and achieve optimal clinical outcomes....

Vice President, Head Launch Machine

  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description Summary This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require approximately 25% travel as...

Medical Director

  • Hopewell, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hopewell, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jerseys health solutions leader driving innovations that improve...

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Nurse Director Perioperative Services

  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 12 hours ago
  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 12 hours ago

By championing improvements in patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and safety culture, you will lead dynamic teams through change, inspiring innovation and adaptability....

Associate Director, Medical Scientist, US Medical Oncology, GI

  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 1 day ago

operations, and research and development Ensure US medical strategies, objectives and tactics are aligned across the medical matrix and integrated with the strategic brand plan Qualifications & Experience...

Associate Medical Director, Primary Care

  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology....

Associate Vice President, Competitive Strategy

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago

About You Do you want to specialize in drug development or commercialization strategy? Are you a highly motivated professional looking to leverage your experience into a valuable career? Prescient...

Director Of Nursing/Field Nurse

  • Montclair, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Are you passionate about work that has meaning? Would you like a schedule with a satisfying work/life balance? Do the relationships you nurture in your job mean as much to you as the work itself?...

The largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced Intensivist to join our team as The Medical Director, for the Intensive Care Unit at Clara...

Field Medical Director-Radiation Oncology

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines. + Aids and acts as a resource to Initial Clinical Reviewers. + Ensures documentation of all communications with medical office staff and/or MD provider...

The Valley Health System is a High-Reliability Organization dedicated to safety, quality, and patient satisfaction, ensuring an outstanding patient and community experience....

Director Of Nursing per diem director

  • Montclair, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Are you passionate about work that has meaning? Would you like a schedule with a satisfying work/life balance? Do the relationships you nurture in your job mean as much to you as the work itself?...

Director of Nursing

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The START Center for Cancer Research ("START") is the world's largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. Throughout our history, START has provided hope to...

Associate Director, Medical Education - Oncology

  • Nutley, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Nutley, NJ
  • 3 days ago

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisais human health care (hhc) mission. Were a growing...

Associate Director, Medical Scientist, US Medical Oncology, GI

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

operations, and research and development Ensure US medical strategies, objectives and tactics are aligned across the medical matrix and integrated with the strategic brand plan Qualifications & Experience...

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Master's Degree
34.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
Doctorate Degree
7.2%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Directors in New Jersey
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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