Critical Care Float Pool RN in Jersey City, NJ

Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool Critical Care, Livingston, NJ, Full-Time, Evening (7P-8A)

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN), 12.5 Specialty Float, Critical Care

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Float Critical Care

Req #: 0000235805

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

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 experienced Staff Nurse will be responsible for providing care for patients in the Divisional Critical Care Resource Pool. As a Critical Float Pool Staff Nurse, you will cover several different critical care areas, including Medical ICU, Burn ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, and Coronary Care.

Qualifications:

• Required 2–3 years of critical care experience.
• Strong critical thinking/assessment skills.
• Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or completion of requirements for I.V. certification within 90 days of hire to the unit.
• Completion of all orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required.
• Baccalaureate Degree or Associate Degree in Nursing
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Evening Shift, 7P-8A, 12.5-Hour Shift, Full-Time
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday rotations

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 their own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others in 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, who 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.

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 facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering 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 on 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.