Registered Nurse (RN), Pediatric ICU
About The Position
Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, formerly known as Saint Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey's oldest nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community's highest expectations for compassionate, comprehensive health care. The 597-bed institution is one of the largest health care providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and 82,000 Emergency Department patients each year. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center provide treatment and services for more than 370,000 outpatient visits annually. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in providing world-class care-delivering 6,500 babies annually, which is one of the largest programs in the state, leading the nation in Kidney Transplant, and providing more than 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services. RWJBarnabas Health and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - brings a world-class team of researchers and specialists to fight alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatment and clinical trials.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school or university
- Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
- Successful completion of all orientation programs
- Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association upon hire
- PALS certification within 3 months of hire
- Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or completion of requirements for I.V. certification within 90 days of hire to unit
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
- 1 - 2 years' experience in Pediatrics in an acute care setting
Responsibilities
- Organize and administers individualized age-specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care.
- Supports philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing.
- Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, TJC requirements and other regulatory agencies.
- Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning.
- Participates in Unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.
Benefits
- 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
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
