Registered Nurse (RN), Post Intensive Care Unit III

RWJ New Brunswick; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Intensive Care Unit III at the New Brunswick campus in New Jersey. The role involves caring for a wide range of patients including ventilated cases, with a night shift schedule of 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM for 36 hours per week.

The ideal candidate holds an ASN or Nursing Diploma with NJ RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, and seeks ongoing professional development; BSN preferred within five years.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma required.
• BSN preferred within 5 years of hire.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Proficient computer skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and standards.
• Ensure patient safety and apply evidence-based practices.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to the care team.
• Collaborate with other care providers to meet patient needs.

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN (preferred)

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

Job description

Job Title: RN

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Post Intensive Care- III

Req #: 0000251280

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.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Post Intensive Care Unit III at the New Brunswick campus.

Post Intensive Care Unit III is also known as the Respiratory Care Unit. It is comprised of 19 bed each with a bedside monitor and the capability for step down ICU/progressive care. We care for a vast array of medical patients including ALS, chronic ventilator patients, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire
• At least 1 year of RN experience
• Telemetry and intermediate care experience
• Previous ventilator experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night Shift, 36 hours per week, 7p-7:30a
• Monday – Friday, some weekend and holiday rotation
• PT

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 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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer