Registered Nurse, Long Term Care, Tom's River

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Toms River, NJ, seeks an Overnight Registered Nurse (RN) in the Long Term Care unit to care for pediatric patients with complex medical and rehabilitative needs. This role emphasizes family-centered care and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team during night shifts.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active NJ RN license; BSN is preferred. BLS is required, and PALS is preferred or obtainable within one year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and active NJ RN license.
• BSN preferred; BLS certification required; PALS preferred or must be obtained within 1 year.
• Pediatric or rehabilitation nursing experience preferred; new graduates may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric long-term care assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver overnight nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the rehab team to ensure coordinated care.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes with clinical judgment.
• Educate patients and families on treatments, medications, and rehabilitation goals.
• Delegate tasks to LPNs and nursing assistants while maintaining care quality.
• Document accurately and communicate with the interdisciplinary team and leadership.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to staff and students.
• Assume relief Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed.
• Create a safe, family-centered environment for every child and family.

Skills

Pediatric long-term care

Overnight shift

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

NJ RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Title: RN

Location: Toms River 94 Stevens (TR94)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000259102

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Registered Nurses at Children's Specialized Hospital provide compassionate, specialized care that helps children achieve their greatest potential. As an Overnight RN supporting our Long-Term Care Unit in Toms River, you'll care for children with complex medical and rehabilitative needs while partnering closely with families and an interdisciplinary care team. Every shift is an opportunity to promote comfort, foster independence, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children who depend on exceptional nursing care. Joining Children's Specialized Hospital means becoming part of one of the nation's leading pediatric rehabilitation organizations, where teamwork, innovation, and family-centered care guide everything we do.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Providing comprehensive nursing assessments and utilizing the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care for pediatric long-term care patients
• Delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to children with complex medical, developmental, and rehabilitative needs during the overnight shift
• Collaborating with physicians, therapists, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Monitoring patients for changes in condition, communicating clinical updates, and responding promptly to emergent situations using sound clinical judgment
• Educating patients and families on treatments, medications, rehabilitation goals, and ongoing care to promote confidence and continuity following discharge or transition of care
• Delegating appropriate responsibilities to LPNs and nursing assistants while supporting teamwork and maintaining high standards of patient care
• Promoting continuity of care through accurate documentation and effective communication with the interdisciplinary team and nursing leadership
• Serving as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing assistants, nurse externs, students, and newly hired staff while fostering a collaborative learning environment
• Assuming relief Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed, supporting unit operations and assisting with patient flow and staffing coordination
• Creating a safe, respectful, and family-centered environment that recognizes the unique physical, emotional, developmental, cultural, and psychosocial needs of every child

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about caring for children with complex medical and rehabilitation needs
• You thrive during overnight shifts and enjoy providing calm, consistent care when patients and families need it most
• You value building meaningful relationships with patients and families over the course of long-term care
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment guide your decisions in changing patient situations
• You communicate with empathy and professionalism while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• You enjoy mentoring fellow caregivers and contributing to a positive, supportive team culture
• Continuous learning and delivering evidence-based, family-centered care are important to you

To be considered for this Registered Nurse opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification is required, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is preferred or must be obtained within one year of hire for inpatient nurses. Pediatric and/or rehabilitation nursing experience is preferred, although new graduate nurses are encouraged to apply for full-time opportunities. Candidates should possess excellent communication, teamwork, and clinical assessment skills, along with a passion for providing exceptional pediatric rehabilitative care. This position follows an overnight schedule of 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families while working alongside an expert pediatric rehabilitation team.