Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical Float Pool

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: $47.85- $60.60 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:

The Medical Surgical Float Pool offers great exposure to various specialties while working in the Colorectal, Renal Transplant, Pulmonary, Orthopedics, Oncology and Stroke Units to build up your clinical knowledge. Fosters a collaborative team culture in a supportive environment. A high-speed environment to refine new graduate ability to transition into a competent nurse.

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
• 7a - 8p 
• 12.5 hrs Shifts
• 25 hrs per 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 individual staff skill levels

• Completes daily patient classification according to facility policy

• Completes unit-based competencies as per JCAHO requirements and hospital policy,

• Attends competency day and completes all required competencies in a satisfactory manner

• Remains knowledgeable about all current nursing policies and procedures

• Complies with Medication Reconciliation Policy Complies with unit and departmental scheduling guidelines

• Delivers individualized patient care consistent with established standards of care, policies and procedures and other regulatory standards

• Demonstrates positive guest relations by introducing yourself to the patient and family

• Orients patient and family to the nursing unit

• Takes all appropriate measures to ensure patient satisfaction and the availability of the patient representative

• Reports patient/family problems to the nurse manager or her designee in a timely manner

• Demonstrates proficiency with phlebotomy sticks based on established policies and procedures

• Demonstrates understanding of states blood administrative hospital procedure

• Complies with blood and blood product administration policy

• Determines the effectiveness of patient care through patient interviews, assessment and patient compliance to the plan of care and adjusts patient care to meet changing needs

• Formulates and revises plan of care for assigned patients based on patient problems, patient age, nursing intervention, and specific outcomes

• Identifies patient/significant other needs for patient education and provides education utilizing appropriate educational modalities

• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific needs and provide specific treatment and care

• Initiates IV sticks, maintains IV sites and monitors IV fluids

• Provides IV care and documents using established policies and procedures

• Initiates or participates in continuous interdisciplinary quality improvement activities for the patient or department

• Maintains complete, accurate, concise documentation of patient status, nursing interventions and patient responses within tour of duty

• Documents medications in accordance with nursing policy

• Maintains the role of patient advocate and takes all appropriate measures to ensure patient safety

• Uses good nursing judgment

• Provides privacy and confidentiality and exhibits tact and compassion at all times, regardless of circumstances

• Activates the chain of command when appropriate, on behalf of the patient's care needs

• Recognizes signs and symptoms of complication of Pain Management Therapies and intervenes appropriately: PCA PCEA Epidural block

• States the proper mechanism for activating cardiac respiratory arrest

• Demonstrates understanding of code cart check and procedure for replacing items on code cart

• Transmits pertinent patient information to the appropriate individual MD, supervicharge planner, etc. using SBAR for hand-off communication

• Uses an understanding of the principles of pain management to assess each patient's individual needs and provide appropriate and specific treatment and care

• Utilizes all available resources in the initial assessment of the patient, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, discharge planning, self-care and education and reassessment each shift, upon transfer and discharge

• Participates in ongoing education as required

• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of patients on mechanical vents and assist with weaning

• Assisting with intubation and extubation

• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of Telemetry patients and the related equipment needed to care for these patients: electrode placement, arrhythmia interpretation, code care, etc.

• Demonstrates proper procedure for chest tube management, including proper set-up, drainage, and dressing procedure

• Demonstrates understanding of proper airway management, suctioning, ABG values, applying supplemental oxygen, and trach care

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities 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. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• 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 such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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 a 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer