Registered Nurse, Long Term Care - Tom's River

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 66,124 - 99,187; Full time

Job summary

Children's Specialized Hospital in Toms River, NJ is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation team in Toms River. In this role, you will provide comprehensive rehabilitative nursing care to pediatric patients and their families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, family-centered care.

This position also offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, including serving as a Relief Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• PALS certification preferred or must be obtained within one year of hire (Inpatient positions).
• BSN preferred.
• Pediatric and/or rehabilitation nursing experience preferred.
• New graduate RNs (0-6 months of experience) are encouraged to apply.
• Per diem applicants must have a minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitative nursing care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care for pediatric rehabilitation patients.
• Provide patient and family education tailored to each child's unique needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform clinical assessments and interventions while promoting patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Delegate appropriately to LPNs and nursing assistants while serving as a clinical resource and mentor to new staff and nursing students.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.
• Serve as Relief Charge Nurse as assigned, assisting with patient flow, staffing support, and unit operations.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Rehabilitation care

Team collaboration

Mentoring staff

Patient education

Education

New Jersey RN License

BLS Certification

BSN preferred

PALS preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse, Long Term Care - Tom's River

Location: 94 Stevens Rd., Toms River, NJ 08755

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Job Summary

Children's Specialized Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation team in Toms River. In this role, you will provide comprehensive rehabilitative nursing care to pediatric patients and their families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, family-centered care. This position also offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, including serving as a Relief Charge Nurse.

What You'll Do

• Deliver rehabilitative nursing care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care for pediatric rehabilitation patients.
• Provide patient and family education tailored to each child's unique needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform clinical assessments and interventions while promoting patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Delegate appropriately to LPNs and nursing assistants while serving as a clinical resource and mentor to new staff and nursing students.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.
• Serve as Relief Charge Nurse as assigned, assisting with patient flow, staffing support, and unit operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred or must be obtained within one year of hire (Inpatient positions).
• BSN preferred.
• Pediatric and/or rehabilitation nursing experience preferred.
• New graduate RNs (0-6 months of experience) are encouraged to apply.
• Per diem applicants must have a minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience.

Why Children's Specialized Hospital?

Children's Specialized Hospital is the nation's leading provider of pediatric rehabilitation services, dedicated to helping children with special healthcare needs achieve their fullest potential. Our nurses are an integral part of a compassionate, innovative team that delivers exceptional care while supporting children and their families through every stage of their rehabilitation journey.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.