Registered Nurse (RN), Peds ED

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department: Pediatric Emergency Room

Job Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Compensation: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Pay Transparency: The stated hourly wage range reflects the expected compensation for this role in New Jersey. The final salary offered will be influenced by various factors, including the candidate's educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Position Overview

Our organization is in search of a Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric Emergency Department at our New Brunswick facility.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • 4 to 5 years of experience in Pediatric Emergency Nursing or Pediatric Critical Care Nursing
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities
  • Strong computer proficiency
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or completion within 5 years of hire
  • Experience in Pediatric Nursing is highly desirable
  • National certification and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred

Certifications and Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Active Registered Nurse License in New Jersey

Scheduling Requirements

Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care within the framework established by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory guidelines, ensuring adherence to ethical standards as outlined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Ensures safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles while being aware of personal knowledge and experience levels, and takes responsibility for enhancing the knowledge of self and the patient care team through effective communication and resource utilization.
• Responsible for identifying and reporting safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• Maintains knowledge of the patient demographics served.
• Oversees and directs the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members, collaborating with other healthcare providers.
• Consistently prioritizes and evaluates interventions with measurable outcomes aimed at improvement.
• Acts as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team leader, employing the nursing process to integrate all care aspects and tailor care plans to meet specific patient needs.

Benefits and Perks

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a wide range of benefits and resources to support the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with Partners such as local sports teams and service providers

Why Join Us?

We are committed to being a leading healthcare provider, delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity. Our goal is to create and maintain healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As New Jersey's foremost academic health system, we are dedicated to advancing innovative approaches in patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social health determinants.

We strive to make a significant impact in local communities throughout New Jersey, enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of our community, whether it involves improving care coordination for complex health issues or enhancing community health through local initiatives and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer