Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care Float Pool (Nights)

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider as a Staff Nurse in the Critical Care Resource Pool, where you will provide essential care across various intensive care units. This role demands strong critical thinking and assessment skills, along with a commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality care while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions. With a focus on community health and innovative patient care strategies, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while being part of a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts through partners

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of critical care or telemetry experience required.
• Must be I.V. certified within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Supervise and direct delegation of tasks to team members.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Critical Thinking Skills

Assessment Skills

I.V. Certification

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Job description

Job Overview:

The Staff Nurse will be responsible for providing care for patients in the Divisional Critical Care Resource Pool. As a Critical Float Pool Staff Nurse, you will cover several different critical care areas, including Medical ICU, Burn ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, and Coronary Care.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years critical care or recent/current telemetry experience is required.
• Strong critical thinking/assessment skills.
• Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or completion of requirements for I.V. certification within 90 days of hire to unit.
• Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required.
• Baccalaureate Degree or Associate Degree in Nursing
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night Shift, 7P-8A, 12.5-Hour Shift, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday rotations

Essential Functions:

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care 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 their own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others in 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, who 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.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering 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 on 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer