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 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 relevant experience.

Job Overview

Our organization is in search of a Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric Emergency Room team at the New Brunswick campus.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• 4 to 5 years of experience as a Pediatric Emergency Department RN or in Pediatric Critical Care
• 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) certification 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

Essential Functions

• The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care within the framework established by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to ethical practice as outlined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Ensures safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles while recognizing personal knowledge and experience levels, and takes responsibility for enhancing the knowledge of self and the patient care team through effective communication and available resources.
• Responsible for reporting any identified safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the patient demographic served.
• Supervises and directs task delegation to appropriate team members, collaborating 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 leader, utilizing the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and tailor the care plan 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 Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement 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 various partners, including local sports teams and service providers

Why Choose 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 the foremost academic health system in New Jersey, we implement innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities across 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 issues or fostering community health through local initiatives and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer