Staff Nurse (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick; On-site; USD 76,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Staff Nurse for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The role involves overseeing patient care, conducting cardiac stress tests, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient management.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and provides focused, episodic care to patients.
• Conducts cardiac stress testing and monitors vital signs.
• Confers with physician for discharge clearance.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic word processing

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

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Department

Department RWJ-Medicine-Cardiology 5-Meb

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Staff Nurse for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Staff Nurse, in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team, oversees, coordinates, and provides focused, episodic care to patients. This care encompasses health promotion, health, or management of health-related problems that is delivered in face-to-face or telephone encounters. Additional responsibilities include delegation, direction, and supervision of the activities of LPNs and non-nursing clinical staff to meet the needs of Rutgers Health patients.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• The RN will perform the duties and responsibilities associated with cardiac stress testing.
• Screens patients the day prior, confirms appointments, and provides pre-procedure instructions.
• Conducts a short history and physical (H&P), takes vital signs, and assesses for contraindications.
• Prepares the patient by inserting an IV line, attaching EKG leads, and monitoring vital signs during the stress test.
• Confers with the physician for discharge clearance, provides post-procedure instructions, and ensures a smooth transition for the patient.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
• Responsible for assisting with patients who are medically complex and/or have sensitive medical or social issues.

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to function in a team environment.
• Basic word processing and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Position requires standing to 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting to 2/3 of the time, use of the hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 10 pounds, and under 1/3 of the time up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST0557

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Staff Nurse (Multiple Vacancies) Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing Department RWJ-Medicine-Cardiology 5-Meb Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Staff Nurse for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Staff Nurse, in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team, oversees, coordinates, and provides focused, episodic care to patients. This care encompasses health promotion, health, or management of health-related problems that is delivered in face-to-face or telephone encounters. Additional responsibilities include delegation, direction, and supervision of the activities of LPNs and non-nursing clinical staff to meet the needs of Rutgers Health patients.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• The RN will perform the duties and responsibilities associated with cardiac stress testing.
• Screens patients the day prior, confirms appointments, and provides pre-procedure instructions.
• Conducts a short history and physical (H&P), takes vital signs, and assesses for contraindications.
• Prepares the patient by inserting an IV line, attaching EKG leads, and monitoring vital signs during the stress test.
• Confers with the physician for discharge clearance, provides post-procedure instructions, and ensures a smooth transition for the patient.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
• Responsible for assisting with patients who are medically complex and/or have sensitive medical or social issues.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 01D Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 76212.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 95275.44 Annual Maximum Salary 110643.12 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description HPAE 5089 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to function in a team environment.
• Basic word processing and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Position requires standing to 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting to 2/3 of the time, use of the hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 10 pounds, and under 1/3 of the time up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST0557 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of nursing experience do you have?
  • 0 to 1
  • 2 to 4
  • 5 to 8
  • 8+

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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