Registered Nurse (On Call Night) Post Anesth Care Unit

Job Title: RN On Call

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Post Anesth Care Unit

Req #: 0000216852

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.09 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:

Founded in 1917, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway is an acute care community hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. RWJ Rahway's emergency department cares for more than 32,000 patients per year. The hospital is a Primary Stroke Center with telemedicine capability for 24/7 coverage. The campus is home to Care Connection, a 24abed licensed subacute rehab unit owned by Alaris Health, and Kindred Hospital New Jersey a Rahway, a 34abed longaterm acute care hospital for medically complex patients who need intense specialized treatment for an extended period of time. The hospital provides extensive therapeutic services including physical, occupational speech and hearing. For those with heart and lung disease, the hospital has cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Qualifications:

• RN with current post-anesthesia care unit or critical care experience and some recovery experience,
• Ability to care for ventilated patient,
• This role requires flex to Same day surgery as needed,
• Ability to admit and discharge patients for ambulatory surgery in addition,

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• Current American Heart Association ACLS/PALS required.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Scheduling Requirements:

• On Call
• Night Shift
• Schedule: 7am Saturday to 7am Monday plus 12 hours worked during the week. Some flexibility on the hours on site.
• Only work when called in and 12 hours scheduled on site during the week.

Essential Functions:

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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 Saint 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.