Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ, seeks a Per Diem Labor & Delivery RN for night shifts. You will monitor fetal/metal status, coach families, and assist doctors through labor and birth.

Requires 2+ years in Labor & Delivery, NJ RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, NRP, ASN or Nursing Diploma, and strong communication. Per diem with weekend coverage; pay range $48.29-$65.06 hourly.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in Labor & Delivery nursing.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• ASN or Nursing Diploma from an accredited Nursing Program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability and must be willing to meet the needs of the unit.
• Proficient computer skills.
• ACLS Certification.
• NRP Certification.
• Intermediate EFM.
• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the baby's heart rate and mother's blood pressure, timing of contractions, assisting with medications and epidurals, identifying complications, aiding in labor induction and newborn preparation.
• Administers intrapartum medications safely including tocolytics, oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, and insulin.
• Performs bedside urine testing.
• Uses aseptic technique and infection control in care.
• Handles instruments safely and effectively.
• Performs triage assessment.
• Provides intrapartum care per orientation competencies.
• Recognizes abnormal signs and initiates nursing actions.
• Contributes to care during delivery, including circulatory and scrub roles.
• Applies thermoregulation principles to newborn care.

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma from an accredited Nursing Program

BLS from the American Heart Association

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

Intermediate EFM

Strong communication and organizational skills

Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement

Tools

Proficient computer skills

Job description

• Per Diem

Req #: 0000250009

Category: Nurses

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Night

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Labor & Delivery

Pay Range: $48.29 - $65.06 per hour

Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title: PD RN

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Labor & Delivery

Req #: 0000250009

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $48.29 - $65.06 per hour

Pay Transparency

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

Labor and Delivery Nurses help bring new life into the world every day. They care for women during labor and childbirth by monitoring the baby and the mother, coaching mothers and assisting doctors. As a Labor and Delivery Nurse, you will prepare women, and their families, for the stages of giving birth and help patients with breastfeeding after the baby is born.

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 2 years experience in Labor & Delivery nursing
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ASN or Nursing Diploma from an accredited Nursing Program
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability and must be willing to meet the needs of the unit
• Proficient computer skills
• ACLS Certification
• NRP Certification
• Intermediate EFM
• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement

Preferred:

• BSN Degree

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem
• 2 shifts per month (1 being on the weekend)
• 1 summer holiday
• 1 winter holiday

Essential Functions

• Monitoring the baby's heart rate and mother's blood pressure, timing of contractions, helping to administer medications and epidurals, identifying and assisting with complications, aiding in inducing labor and preparing new mothers for before, during and after pregnancy
• Administers intrapartum medications in a safe and effective manner, including tocolytics, oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, and insulin
• Performs bedside urine testing
• Utilizes aseptic techniques and infection control principles in all aspects of care
• Handles instruments in a safe and effective manner
• Performs triage assessment
• Provides intrapartum care as outlined in orientation competencies
• Recognizes abnormal signs in mother and/or fetus and institutes appropriate nursing actions
• Demonstrates understanding of role during the delivery process
• Provides care for the patient experiencing an operative delivery, including serving in the circulatory and scrub roles
• Applies principles of thermoregulation in the care of the newborn
• Assures proper identification of medications transferred from non-sterile to sterile field and more

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer