Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool Critical Care, Livingston, NJ, Full-Time, Day (7A-8P)

Req # : 0000215196

Category : Nursing

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Day

Facility : Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department : Float Critical Care

Pay Range : $46.48 - $73.69 per hour

Location :

94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title : Registered Nurse (RN), 12.5-Hour Shift, Float RN, Critical Care

Location : Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name : Float Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Req # : 0000215196

Status : Hourly

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $46.48 — $73.69 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 experienced critical care Staff Nurse will be responsible for providing care for patients in the Divisional Critical Care Resource Pool. As a Critical Float Pool Staff Nurse, you will cover several different critical care areas, including Medical ICU, Burn ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, and Coronary Care.

Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years' critical care or recent / current telemetry experience is required.

Strong critical thinking / assessment skills.

Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or complete the requirements for I.V. certification within 90 days of hire to the unit.

Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Certifications And Licenses Required

Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required.

Baccalaureate Degree or Associate Degree in Nursing

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) upon hire

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) or completion of requirements for ACLS certifications within 90 days of hire to the unit.

Scheduling Requirements

Day Shift, 7A-8P, 12.5-Hour Shift, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

Required to work every other weekend and holiday rotations

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 Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of their own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others in the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.

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.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.

The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and an interdisciplinary team manager, who 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.

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 healthcare 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 have 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer