Registered Nurse (RN), Rahway, NJ, Critical Care, Full Time, Night (7P-7:30A)

RWJBarnabas Health•Rahway, NJ

56d•$47 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse will be responsible for providing advanced and outstanding care to patients in our critical care unit (CCU). Qualifications: Required: Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience Strong critical thinking/assessment skills Completion of all Orientation requirements Successful completion of all Orientation Programs Certifications and Licenses Required: Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required or a Compact License with NJ endorsement. Baccalaureate Degree or Associate Degree in Nursing American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) upon hire American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire or within 6 months from date of hire 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 communicating 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 an 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. 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. Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for 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 have 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. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience
Strong critical thinking/assessment skills
Completion of all Orientation requirements
Successful completion of all Orientation Programs
Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required or a Compact License with NJ endorsement.
Baccalaureate Degree or Associate Degree in Nursing
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) upon hire
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire or within 6 months from date of hire

Responsibilities

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.
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 communicating with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
Responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
Responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
Responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
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.