Registered Nurse (FT Night RN) Med/Surg, Rahway, NJ (7P-7A) Req #: 0000206711
Category: Medical / Surgical Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Department: Medical Surgical Unit XI
Pay Range: $45.55 - $58.06 per hour
Location: 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Job Title: RN

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Medical Surgical Unit XI

Req #: 0000206711

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

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:

The Rahway Medical Surgical Unit, 3A, is a 22 bed unit that provides multidisciplinary care to acute care patients with various telemetry, medical, and surgical diagnoses. There are many learning opportunities as you work closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, high-quality, evidenced based care.  3A provides a professional and stimulating environment where critical thinking, problem solving, and attaining new knowledge and nursing skills among a very supportive staff is fostered.

Qualifications:

A graduate from an accredited school of NursingBaccalaureate or Associate Degree in Nursing

Required:

Current and active NJ RN licensure is required.Strong communication and organizational skillsProficient computer skills

Preferred:

Med./Surg., Telemetry and/or ER nursing experienceMed./Surg, Telemetry, ER and/or national nursing certifications

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association upon hireACLS Certification within 6 months of the start dateActive New Jersey Registered Nurse License or active Compact Registered Nurse License with New Jersey endorsement

Scheduling Requirements:

Night Shift, 36 hours per week, 7P-7AMonday – Friday, 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 his/her own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resources 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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary BenefitsDiscounts 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, 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