Registered Nurse; RN), Intermediate Care Unit

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN), Intermediate Care Unit

Req #:

Category: Nurses

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Medical Surgical Unit V

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: RN

Location (Additional): Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Medical Unit V

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

Compensation: 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Intermediate Care Unit (Medical Unit V) at the New Brunswick campus. This unit is a 31-bed unit designed to care for patients whose clinical needs exceed what a general medical surgical unit can safely provide but do not require the full resources of an intensive care unit. The unit cares for adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions requiring closer monitoring including but not limited to: continuous pulse oximetry monitoring, telemetry monitoring, frequent neurological assessments and frequent vital signs.

The patient population may include patients with multiple medical diagnoses and/or multi-system medical conditions, pre- and post-surgical/procedural needs, or those transitioning from an ICU level of care.

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• At least 1 year of acute care RN experience required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire
• At least 2-3 years of acute care RN experience
• National Board Certification in Specialty

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

• Day Shift, 36 hours per week, 7a-7:30p
• Monday - Friday, some weekend and holiday rotation
• PT

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and adheres to ANA code of ethics.
• Maintain safety in practice and advance knowledge of patient care through communication and utilization of resources.
• Report identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the patient population served.
• Supervise and direct the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborate with other care providers.
• Set and evaluate priorities with interventions leading to measurable outcomes.
• Utilize the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and individualize the plan of care for each patient.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• PTO
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with a compassionate and equitable approach while delivering a best-in-class work experience. We strive to create and sustain healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. We lead in education, patient care, and research to address clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health is committed to equal opportunity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.