Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Rehabilitation FT Days at RWJBarnabas Health – BELLEVILLE, New Jersey

Job Title: RN

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Cardiac Rehabilitation

Req #: 0000237399

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.48 - $62.09 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:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. In 2017, the Medical Center completed a state-of-the-art campus expansion featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32 bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and newly expanded Emergency Department.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate from an NLN accredited Nursing Program
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong critical care thinking and assessment skills
• Strong Cardiac background/experience

Preferred:

• BSN

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active NJ RN licensure
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ACLS Certification
• Telemetry Certification/Certificate or pass of arrhythmia competency

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT Days 37.5 hours per week
• Monday-Friday no major holidays, no weekends

Essential Functions:

• Assists Director with gathering of statistical data in addition to participating with quality improvement initiatives specific to department
• Assesses participants pre, during and post exercise making appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to participant, other staff, Medical Director, Primary Physician/Cardiologist and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Assists with the maintenance and proper function of different exercise equipment ensuring preventative maintenance is performed on applicable equipment
• Assists with the orientation of new participants, responsible for the initial assessment of the participant and assists with the development of the plan of care with other staff members
• Leads in the planning and execution of all educational materials/teachings for/to patient and family members
• Performs technical and non/technical tasks as needed to ensure a quality outcome is achieved on patients
• Reports any significant participant conditions (dysrhythmias, abnormal blood pressure responses, changes in participant' s status etc) to the physician supervising the program immediately, as well as the participant's physician
• Initiates BLS/ACLS protocols and/or emergency care according to departmental/hospital policy and procedures if necessary
• Supervises exercise sessions, monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise
• Responsible for vital signs on all participants pre, peak and post exercise and observing and assessing for abnormal responses

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

Equal Opportunity Employer