Registered Nurse Supervisor (Part Time 24 hours RN)

RWJBarnabas Health; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse Supervisor for 24 hours per week at Children\'s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ. The role provides clinical and administrative leadership to nursing teams, coordinating staffing, patient care, and hospital operations to ensure safe, high-quality pediatric services.

The successful candidate will have a BSN, an NJ RN license, a minimum of five years pediatric nursing, and leadership experience; BLS is required and PALS for

Qualifications

• RN license in New Jersey with a BSN; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of pediatric clinical nursing experience, with two years in leadership preferred.
• Professional nursing certification in pediatrics or rehabilitation preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS required; PALS required for inpatient units or within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative nursing leadership across the hospital to support safe, high-quality pediatric care.
• Serve as in-house administrative resource and seek leadership consultation when appropriate.
• Assess staffing needs and direct nursing and ancillary personnel for safe care.
• Provide hands-on clinical support to nursing teams when needed.
• Round frequently with units, patients, families, and staff to stay connected to clinical needs.
• Identify and resolve clinical, staffing, operational, patient and family concerns.
• Respond effectively to emergencies while guiding teams through priorities.
• Ensure staffing, space, equipment, and resources support patient care.
• Promote cost-effective staffing and resource utilization.
• Support a Just Culture that encourages accountability and continuous improvement.
• Motivate staff to pursue continuing development and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Leadership

Pediatric nursing

Clinical judgment

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BSN degree

Master's in Nursing preferred

Pediatric or rehabilitation nursing certification preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse Supervisor (Part Time 24 hours RN)

Req #: 0000267014

Category: Nurses

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: Nursing Supervisors

Pay Range: $68,000.00 - $88,500.00 per year

Location: 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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 Nursing Supervisors provide the clinical and administrative leadership that helps nursing teams deliver safe, high-quality, family-centered care across the hospital. As a Nursing Supervisor at Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, you'll serve as a key nursing leader, supporting staff, patients, and families while helping coordinate hospital operations and address immediate clinical and administrative needs. From staffing and resource management to clinical support and emergency problem-solving, you'll provide the visible leadership and sound judgment needed to keep care moving safely while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Typical day responsibilities:

• Providing administrative nursing leadership across the hospital to support safe, high-quality care for pediatric patients and their families
• Serving as an in-house administrative resource and seeking additional leadership consultation when appropriate
• Assessing staffing needs and providing direction to professional nursing and ancillary personnel to support safe patient care
• Providing hands‑on clinical support to nursing teams when patient or unit needs require additional expertise
• Rounding frequently with units, patients, families, and staff to remain connected to clinical needs and hospital operations
• Proactively identifying and resolving clinical, staffing, operational, patient, and family concerns
• Responding effectively to a wide range of situations and emergencies while helping teams navigate immediate priorities
• Ensuring appropriate staffing, space, equipment, and other resources are available to support the delivery of patient care
• Promoting cost‑effective and appropriate utilization of staffing and hospital resources
• Supporting a Just Culture environment that encourages accountability, learning, open communication, and continuous improvement
• Motivating staff to pursue continued professional development and evidence‑based practices that strengthen patient outcomes
• Participating in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that support safe, consistent, and high-quality hospital services

This role might be for you if:

• You are an experienced pediatric nurse who is ready to apply your clinical expertise through broader nursing leadership
• You enjoy being a visible and accessible leader who can support nurses, patients, families, and hospital teams throughout the day
• Strong clinical judgment allows you to remain focused and make thoughtful decisions when priorities shift or unexpected situations arise
• You are comfortable providing clinical support when needed and maintaining a strong connection to bedside nursing practice
• You can assess staffing and resource needs while balancing patient safety, quality, operational priorities, and responsible resource utilization
• You enjoy coaching and empowering nursing professionals while encouraging accountability and ownership of their work
• You believe in creating an environment where staff can provide feedback, continue learning, and contribute to improving patient care
• You communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, ancillary staff, hospital departments, and organizational leaders
• You bring strong interpersonal, collaboration, problem‑solving, and leadership skills to complex healthcare situations
• You value evidence-based practice, professional accountability, Just Culture principles, and continuous improvement

Eligibility and qualifications:

Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing, hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and possess a current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license. A master's degree in nursing is preferred. Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of pediatric clinical nursing experience, with at least two years of leadership experience preferred. Previous experience as a Nurse Leader is also preferred, and strong clinical, interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills are required. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification is required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required for inpatient care units and, if not held at the time of hire, must be obtained within one year of hire for inpatient practice. Professional nursing certification in a relevant specialty, such as pediatric or rehabilitation nursing, is preferred. Candidates must be prepared to provide clinical support when needed, frequently round throughout the hospital, and provide direction to professional nursing and ancillary personnel.

This is a part-time, day shift Nursing Supervisor opportunity working 24 hours per week at Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer