Registered Nurse, Long Term Care, Tom's River

Registered Nurse (RN)

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Registered Nurses at Children's Specialized Hospital provide compassionate, specialized care that helps children achieve their greatest potential. As an Overnight RN supporting our Long-Term Care Unit in Toms River, you'll care for children with complex medical and rehabilitative needs while partnering closely with families and an interdisciplinary care team. Every shift is an opportunity to promote comfort, foster independence, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children who depend on exceptional nursing care. Joining Children's Specialized Hospital means becoming part of one of the nation's leading pediatric rehabilitation organizations, where teamwork, innovation, and family-centered care guide everything we do.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Providing comprehensive nursing assessments and utilizing the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care for pediatric long-term care patients
• Delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to children with complex medical, developmental, and rehabilitative needs during the overnight shift
• Collaborating with physicians, therapists, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Monitoring patients for changes in condition, communicating clinical updates, and responding promptly to emergent situations using sound clinical judgment
• Educating patients and families on treatments, medications, rehabilitation goals, and ongoing care to promote confidence and continuity following discharge or transition of care
• Delegating appropriate responsibilities to LPNs and nursing assistants while supporting teamwork and maintaining high standards of patient care
• Promoting continuity of care through accurate documentation and effective communication with the interdisciplinary team and nursing leadership
• Serving as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing assistants, nurse externs, students, and newly hired staff while fostering a collaborative learning environment
• Assuming relief Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed, supporting unit operations and assisting with patient flow and staffing coordination
• Creating a safe, respectful, and family-centered environment that recognizes the unique physical, emotional, developmental, cultural, and psychosocial needs of every child

This Role Might Be For You If:

• You are passionate about caring for children with complex medical and rehabilitation needs
• You thrive during overnight shifts and enjoy providing calm, consistent care when patients and families need it most
• You value building meaningful relationships with patients and families over the course of long-term care
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment guide your decisions in changing patient situations
• You communicate with empathy and professionalism while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• You enjoy mentoring fellow caregivers and contributing to a positive, supportive team culture
• Continuous learning and delivering evidence-based, family-centered care are important to you

To be considered for this Registered Nurse opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification is required, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is preferred or must be obtained within one year of hire for inpatient nurses. Pediatric and/or rehabilitation nursing experience is preferred, although new graduate nurses are encouraged to apply for full-time opportunities. Candidates should possess excellent communication, teamwork, and clinical assessment skills, along with a passion for providing exceptional pediatric rehabilitative care. This position follows an overnight schedule of 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families while working alongside an expert pediatric rehabilitation team. 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer