Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit FT Nights Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Location: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112-2027 Shift: Night (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.) Pay Range: $49.28 – $66.05 per hour Category: Pediatric Nursing Status: Full‑Time Job Overview First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665‑bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3,200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. Our Children's Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ) serves pediatric patients exclusively. We understand that children have unique needs when it comes to medical care, requiring more than just clinical intervention. Our patients receive treatment in a calming and compassionate atmosphere in nearly 30 pediatric subspecialties including a full‑service Children’s Heart Center pediatric cardiac surgery program. Experienced surgical and medical specialists include a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, a Pediatric Emergency Department, and the only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in New Jersey with an ECMO unit to assist infants in severe respiratory distress. Children's Hospital also offers a Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and a specialized pediatric anesthesia and sedation program for children undergoing surgical procedures. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Qualifications Required Graduate from an accredited NLN Nursing program Strong communication skills Flexibility and adaptability, ability to meet the needs of the unit Proficient computer skills Minimum (1) year recent/current PICU experience Preferred BSN Pediatric Cardiac experience Certifications and Licenses Required Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement BLS from the American Heart Association PALS Certification Scheduling Requirements Full‑Time Nights 7 p‑7 a Monday‑Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation Essential Functions The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics. The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence‑based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available. The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served. The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers. The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement. The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs. 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 Paid Time Off (including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time) Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 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, Verizon, and more! Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr