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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rapid Decision Unit - ED

RWJ Somerset

Somerville, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Community Health, Computer Skills, Customer Experience, Emergency Care, Emergency Nursing, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Medicine, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Telemetry, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Somerville, NJ
POSTED
9 days ago
Job Title: RN Location: RWJUH Somerset Department Name: RDU-Emergency Dept Req #: 0000232197 Status: Hourly Shift: Night Pay Range: $45.55 - $61.17 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 Emergency Department at the Somerset campus. Rapid Decision Unit, within the Emergency Department is used to evaluate and treat patients who require further testing/evaluation to determine if they require admission to the hospital. Qualifications: Required: ASN or Nursing Diploma Strong communication and organizational skills Proficient computer skills At least one year Emergency or Med Surg telemetry experience required Preferred: BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire Previous Acute Care Experience Certifications and Licenses Required: BLS and ACLS Certification Required Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License Scheduling Requirements : Nights, 36 hours per week Every other weekend required 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 own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication 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 the interdisciplinary team manager, 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. Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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

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