Registered Nurse (RN) - Blood Management - Part time, Days

Job Title: RN

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Blood Management

Req #: 0000207719

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.48 - $62.09 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:

The Patient Blood Management Nurse’s primary responsibility is to provide direct nursing care, health education and care coordination to Blood Management and Bloodless Medicine & Surgery patients. Direct nursing care includes, but is not limited to, performing screenings/assessments/triage, nursing intake and administering infusion drug therapies. The Patient Blood Management Nurse provides psychosocial support to meet the needs of the patient, acts as a liaison between the patient and multiple clinical providers, serves as a resource to hospital staff providing education and information regarding blood conservation strategies and acceptable non-blood treatment options, coordinates the needs of blood management and bloodless medicine & surgery program. Arranges and participates in community events focused toward Blood Management patients.

Qualifications:

Required

• Current New Jersey RN Licensure.
• BLS Certification.
• IV Certification from an approved facility or completion of requirements for I.V. certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

• 1+ years of recent adult or acute care experience in an emergency, critical care, hematology/oncology, or infusion setting preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding in the cultural/religious parameters regarding patients for whom blood transfusion is not an option is highly preferred but not required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred or currently matriculating
• Bilingual speaking highly preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• 8-hour shifts (3 days per week, no weekends)

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct nursing care as outlined by LPs in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital and State Nurse Practice Act
• The Patient Blood Management Nurse primary responsibility is to provide direct nursing care, health education and care coordination to Blood Management and Bloodless Medicine & Surgery patients,
• Direct nursing care includes, but is not limited to, performing screenings/assessments/triage, nursing intake and administering infusion drug therapies,
• The Patient Blood Management Nurse provides psychosocial support to meet the needs of the patient, acts as a liaison between the patient and multiple clinical providers, serves as a resource to hospital staff providing education and information regarding blood conservation strategies and acceptable non-blood treatment options, coordinates the needs of blood management and bloodless medicine & surgery program,
• Arranges and participates in community events focused toward Blood Management patients.

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer