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RWJBarnabas Health

Specialty Float Med/Sur Registered Nurse (RN)

RWJBarnabas Health, Livingston, New Jersey, us, 07039

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Overview

Specialty Float Med/Sur Registered Nurse (RN) Req #:

0000208292 Category:

Nurses Status:

Part-Time Shift:

Day Facility:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Department:

Medical/Surgical Float Pool Pay Range:

$46.48 - $73.69 per hour Location:

94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title and Location Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN), 12.5 Hour Shift, Specialty Float Med/Sur Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr Department Name: Medical/Surgical Float Pool Req #: 0000208292 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 Role:

The Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and administers individualized age-specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care. Practices in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning, unit Performance Improvement activities, and discharge planning with written teaching/discharge plans for patients as needed.

Qualifications Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement

BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

Part-Time

Days

12.5 Hr Shifts

25 Hr work week

Every other weekend is required

Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs

Essential Functions

Appropriately delegates but retains ultimately responsible

Assumes charge nurse functions as delegated by Nurse Manager, including assessing staffing needs, organizing and delegating work assignments based on patient acuity and staff skill levels

Completes daily patient classification according to facility policy

Completes unit based competencies as per policy

Attends competency day and completes required competencies

Remains knowledgeable on current nursing policies and procedures

Complies with Medication Reconciliation Policy and unit/department scheduling guidelines; delivers individualized patient care per standards

Demonstrates positive guest relations and orients patient and family to the nursing unit

Takes measures to ensure patient satisfaction and accessibility of patient representatives

Reports patient/family problems in a timely manner

Demonstrates phlebotomy proficiency per policy

Understands blood administration policies and procedures

Assesses and adjusts care based on patient needs and plan of care

Develops and revises plan of care for assigned patients

Identifies education needs and provides education to patient and family

Uses growth and development principles for age-specific care

Initiates IVs and maintains IV sites; documents IV care

Participates in continuous quality improvement activities

Maintains complete, accurate documentation of patient status and interventions

Documents medications per policy; acts as patient advocate ensuring safety

Uses good nursing judgment; protects privacy and confidentiality; demonstrates tact and compassion

Activates chain of command when appropriate

Recognizes and responds to pain management therapy complications; understands code cart procedures

Transmits patient information via SBAR for hand-offs

Assesses pain management needs and provides appropriate treatment

Utilizes resources for initial and ongoing patient assessment; reassesses at transfer and discharge

Participates in ongoing education

Demonstrates proficiency in care of patients on mechanical ventilation and weaning support; assists with intubation and extubation

Care for telemetry patients and related equipment (electrode placement, arrhythmia interpretation, code care)

Chest tube management, including setup, drainage, and dressing

Airway management, suctioning, ABG values, oxygen therapy, and tracheostomy care

Other Duties Note:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Our offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support wellbeing, including:

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 (e.g., NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon)

…and more!

Equal Opportunity RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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