Registered Nurse, Post Intensive Care Unit

Job Title: RN

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Post Intensive Care Unit-II

Req #: 0000236763

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.09 - $63.09 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 Staff Nurse working on the Post Intensive Care Unit (PICU) will provide advanced and outstanding care to patients.

Qualifications:

• ASN or BSN required within three years of hire
• Completion of Clinical experience in NLN accredited school preferred
• Additional experience required based upon specific department needs
• Certification/Licensure:
• Current NJ RN Licensure required,
• BLS upon hire/ACLS within 6 months from DOH required
• National certification preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• Day Shift
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend with rotating holidays

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 RN 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 his/her own professional advancement,
• Responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors,
• Responsible for knowledge of the patient population served,
• Responsible and accountable for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team,
• Will act in the capacity of preceptor or charge when needed,
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with nurses and other patient care providers,
• The RN is an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team member integrating safety, quality and the experience of care while individualizing the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs when providing care,
• The RN is required to actively participate in performance improvement activities,
• Other essential duties as required,

Benefits and Pe rks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.

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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer