Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 63,369 - 86,788; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health Somerset is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Labor and Delivery Unit. The position is based at RWJUH Somerset and requires a NJ RN license with BLS/ACLS, and NRP and STABLE within six months of hire.

The schedule is Day Shift, Per Diem with three shifts per week including one weekend shift per month, plus holiday coverage. ASN or Nursing Diploma is required, with BSN preferred and NICU experience a plus.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma required.
• 1–2 years of Labor and Delivery experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: PD RN
• Location: RWJUH Somerset
• Department: Labor & Delivery
• Req #: 0000255419
• Status: Hourly
• Shift: Day
• Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.44 per hour

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health Somerset is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Labor and Delivery Unit.

Qualifications

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• 1-2 years of Labor and Delivery experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire
• Level II intermediate Nursery/NICU experience

Certifications and Licenses Required

• BLS
• ACLS
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire
• STABLE Certification within 6 months of hire

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Per Diem, 3 shifts including 1 weekend shift per month
• Holiday requirement

Essential Functions

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the healthcare 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.

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