Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department
Req #: 0000158261
Category: ER Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Department: Emergency Department
Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital,
865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
Job Overview:
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway's Emergency Department serves over 32,000 patients annually, providing expert care for various medical emergencies including cardiac, neurologic, and orthopedic conditions. As a Primary Stroke Center with 24/7 telemedicine coverage, our renovated facility offers state-of-the-art services to ensure prompt treatment. Fast Track services, staffed by emergency-trained personnel, efficiently manage minor emergencies, with access to specialty services if needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- ASN or Nursing Diploma
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills
Preferred:
- Med./Surg. Telemetry and/or ER nursing experience
- ER certifications and/or national nursing certifications
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- BLS through American Heart Association upon hire
- ACLS Certification within 6 months of the start date
- Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License or active Compact Registered Nurse License with New Jersey endorsement
Scheduling Requirements:
- Night Shift, 36 hours per week
- Required to work every other weekend and holiday rotations
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.
- The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice.
- The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues and medical errors.
- The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
- The Registered Nurse supervises and directs the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members.
- The Registered Nurse sets and evaluates priorities through appropriate interventions.
- The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Benefits and Perks:
- 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
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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