Registered Nurse (RN) Same Day Surgery (Per Diem)

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider in Newark as a Registered Nurse, where you will deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team in a teaching hospital, ensuring safety and ethical standards are upheld while managing patient care. With a commitment to community health and innovative strategies, this position allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of patients in New Jersey. Enjoy a supportive work culture with competitive benefits, including paid time off, medical insurance, and tuition reimbursement, as you contribute to a healthier community.

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

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN

Job description

Job Overview:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. ASN or Nursing Diploma
2. Strong communication and organizational skills
3. Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

1. BSN
2. Minimum 2 years of hospital experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

1. Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
2. BLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

1. Day Shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
2. Scheduled as needed with a minimum requirement of 2 shifts a month
3. Per Diem
4. Will need to work 1 winter and 1 summer holiday

Essential Functions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
5. The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
6. The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
7. 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.

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

1. Paid Time Off (PTO)
2. Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
3. Dental and Vision Insurance
4. Retirement Plans
5. Short & Long Term Disability
6. Life & Accidental Death Insurance
7. Tuition Reimbursement
8. Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
9. Wellness Programs
10. Voluntary Benefits
11. 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