Registered Nurse (RN), Livingston, NJ, Full Time, 12.5 hour Shift, 6:30PM-7:30AM (Evenings)

Job Overview:

We have the finest emergency centers in the nation. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has specific service areas for Triage, Pediatric Care, Critical Care, Adult Medical/Surgical and Urgent Care, ensuring focused and dedicated staff, equipment and facilities. The Emergency Department is seeking a Registered Nurse to be part of our skilled and compassionate staff of physicians and nurses.

Qualifications:

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

Required:

• Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS, APLS, or ENPC courses are required. BLS (American Heart Association) is required upon hire.
• ACLS upon hire or within 6 months of the start date.
• PALS/APLS/ENPC upon hire or within 1 year of the start date.
• Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or completion of requirements for I.V. certification within 90 days of hire to unit.
• Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
• Strong critical thinking/assessment skills
• Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• The American Heart Association BLS Certification upon hire
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements :

• Evening Shift, 6:30AM-7:30PM, 37.5 hours per week, 12.5-hour shift
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday rotation

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 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 participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.
• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the 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.

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
• 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 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.