Registered Nurse (RN), Post Intensive Care Unit III

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department: Post Intensive Care Unit III

Job Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Compensation Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Pay Transparency:

This reflects the expected hourly wage range for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Job Overview

Our organization is in search of a committed Registered Nurse to join the Post Intensive Care Unit III at our New Brunswick campus. This unit, also referred to as the Respiratory Care Unit, features 19 beds equipped with bedside monitoring and the capacity for step-down ICU and progressive care. We provide care for a diverse range of medical patients, including those with ALS, chronic ventilator needs, pneumonia, and alcohol withdrawal.

QualificationsRequired:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Proficient in computer skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or completion within 5 years of hire
• A minimum of 1 year of RN experience
• Experience in telemetry and intermediate care
• Prior experience with ventilators

Certifications and Licenses

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Active Registered Nurse License in New Jersey

Scheduling Requirements

• Night shift, 36 hours per week, from 7 PM to 7:30 AM
• Monday to Friday, with some weekends and holiday rotations
• Part-time position

Essential Functions

• The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care within the healthcare system, adhering to the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, while upholding ethical practice as outlined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Ensures safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles and recognizing personal knowledge and experience levels, while taking responsibility for enhancing the knowledge of self and the patient care team through effective communication and available resources.
• Responsible for reporting safety concerns, such as hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• Maintains knowledge of the patient demographics served.
• Supervises and directs the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other healthcare providers.
• Consistently sets and evaluates priorities through appropriate interventions aimed at measurable outcomes for improvement.
• Acts as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team manager, utilizing the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and tailoring the care plan to meet specific patient needs.

Benefits and Perks

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a variety 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 Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through various partners, including local sports teams and service providers

Why Join Us?

We are dedicated to providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while ensuring an exceptional work experience for every team member. We value the opportunity to foster healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system in New Jersey, we are committed to advancing innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social determinants of health.

Our organization strives 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 New Jersey residents, whether it involves improving care coordination for complex health conditions or enhancing community health through local initiatives and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer