RN On Call Option 2 at RWJBarnabas Health – Livingston, New Jersey

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN), On Call, Option 2

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Req #: 0000207223

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $65.49 - $74.90 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 post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse is responsible for continuous monitoring of post-operative patients in the main hospital. They oversee the direct care of neuro, trauma, ortho, or general surgery patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for ensuring patient safety, pain management, and education in the post-surgical phase.

Qualifications:

• A graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
• Baccalaureate or Associate Degree in Nursing

Required:

• Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with Post-Anesthesia Care
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Certification upon hire.
• Strong critical thinking/assessment skills.
• Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification upon hire
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
• ACLS/PALS upon hire or within 6 months of the start date.
• Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or completion of requirements for I.V. certification within 90 days of hire to unit.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem, Day Shift, Option 2
• 3 – 7.5-hour shift per month, one of these shifts on the weekend
• 1 – 7.5 hour Summer Holiday (Easter, July 4th, Labor Day)
• 1 – 7.5 hour Winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s)

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 the resources 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 participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.