Registered Nurse (Per Diem Day RN), Endoscopy Room, Rahway

Job Title: RN

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Endoscopy Room

Req #: 0000208453

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $45.55 - $58.06 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:

Founded in 1917, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway is an acute care community hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. RWJ Rahway’s emergency department cares for more than 32,000 patients per year. The hospital is a Primary Stroke Center with telemedicine capability for 24/7 coverage. The campus is home to Care Connection, a 24‐bed licensed subacute rehab unit owned by Alaris Health, and Kindred Hospital New Jersey ‐ Rahway, a 34‐bed long‐term acute care hospital for medically complex patients who need intense specialized treatment for an extended period of time. The hospital provides extensive therapeutic services including physical, occupational speech and hearing. For those with heart and lung disease, the hospital has cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Qualifications:

• BSN preferred,
• Completion of Clinical experience in NLN accredited school preferred,
• Additional experience required based upon specific department needs,
• Current NJ RN Licensure required,
• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS required,
• Current American Heart Association ACLS/PALS,
• National certification preferred,
• 2 years endoscopy experience required,

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• The endoscopy nurse provides care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures, such as colonoscopies and other diagnostic or therapeutic GI procedures,
• Responsibilities include, prepares patient for procedures , including assessment and education, makes pre and post op calls,
• Can administer sedation and monitor vital signs during procedures,
• Assists the physicians with endoscopic equipment and techniques,
• Maintains a sterile environment and ensures proper scope reprocessing,
• The Registered Nurse RN 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,
• Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments -i,e, damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas- and medical errors,
• Is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served,
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with physicians and other patient care providers,
• Responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement,
• 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 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