Staff Nurse

Staff NursePosition InformationRecruitment/Posting Title - Staff NurseJob Category - Staff & Executive - Healthcare - NursingDepartment - RWJ - Otolaryngology HNSOverview - New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Posting Summary - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Staff Nurse for the department of Otolaryngology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Staff Nurse, in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team, oversees, coordinates, and provides focused, episodic care to Rutgers Health patients. This care encompasses health promotion, health maintenance, or management of health-related problems that is delivered in face-to-face or telephone encounters. Additional responsibilities include delegation, direction, and supervision of the activities of Rutgers Health LPNs and non-nursing clinical staff to meet the needs of Rutgers Health patients.Among the key duties of this position are the following:Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.Responsible for assisting with patients who are medically complex and/or have sensitive medical or social issues.Reviews plan of care, meds/tests with physicians as needed.Contacts pharmacy for prescription renewals for patients.Responsible for setting up and downloading 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitors.FLSA - NonexemptGrade - 01DSalary DetailsMinimum Salary - 37.230Mid Range Salary - 46.540Maximum Salary - 54.050Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programsPosition Status - Full TimeWorking HoursStandard Hours - 40.00Daily Work Shift - RotatingWork Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.Union Description - HPAE 5089Payroll Designation - PeopleSoftSeniority UnitTerms of Appointment - Staff - 12 monthPosition Pension Eligibility - ABPQualificationsMinimum Education and Experience - Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse (RN required).Certifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - The ability to function in a team environment is required. Basic word processing and computer skills are required.Preferred Qualifications - Preferred to have at least two (2) years of experience.Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work Environment - Physical Demands: Position requires standing to 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting to 2/3 of the time, use of the hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 10 pounds, and under 1/3 of the time up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.