Category: ICU/Critical Care Nursing
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Cardio Thoracic ICU
Salary: $65.49 - $74.90 per hour
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Job Title: RN On Call Option 3
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department: Cardio Thoracic ICU
Req#: 0000201216
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Salary Range: $65.49 - $74.90 Hourly
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.
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 Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is designed specifically for the care of postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. Our CTICU offers cardiac and patients who need more focused heart monitoring a special unit that is committed to patients and their families - providing comforting and healing care.
Qualifications:
A minimum of two (2) years of critical care or recent/current telemetry experience is required.Strong critical thinking/assessment skills.Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or complete the requirements for I.V. certification within 90 days of hire to unit.Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.Certifications and Licenses Required:
Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required. Baccalaureate Degree or Associate Degree in NursingAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)Scheduling Requirements:
Day Shift, 7AM-8PM, Per Diem, Option 3Required to work - Two (2) - 12.5-hour shifts per month, both shifts on weekend, one (1) 12.5-hour summer holiday and one (1) 12.5-hour winter holidayEssential 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 his/her 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.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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer