Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem, Admission Transition Unit

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Admission Transition Unit. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in an inpatient setting, ensuring safety and ethical standards are upheld. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in acute care nursing and excellent communication skills. Join a team that values compassion and innovation, and contribute to improving community health while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care and community well-being.

Benefits

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

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of acute care RN experience is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Supervise and direct the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN (must be completed within 5 years)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem, Admission Transition Unit
Req #: 0000197173

Category: Nursing

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Night

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Admission Transition Unit

Location:

Main Hospital - New Brunswick,
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Admission Transition Unit at the New Brunswick campus.

The Admission Unit is an inpatient unit primarily for patients who require a higher level of care and closer monitoring, referred to as intermediate care, IMC. These patients are admitted directly from the ER or other hospitals and remain under the care of our team until deemed appropriate to transition to one of the floors.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• At least 1 year of acute care RN experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire
• At least 2-3 years of acute care RN experience
• National Board Certification in Specialty

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night Shift, 7p-7:30a
• 2 shifts per month including 1 weekend shift, plus one summer and one winter holiday
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• The Registered Nurse 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.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs.

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