Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical II Per Diem

Job Overview

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of different disciplines. From screenings and diagnostics to life-saving, intensive care, our patients can count on a patient-centric approach that puts their comfort and well-being at the forefront of everything we do. Our medical center serves as a regional referral, teaching hospital and is also outfitted with the latest technologies to assist our professionals in providing the highest standard of care for patients of all ages.

About the Role

The role of the Professional Registered Nurse is to provide quality nursing care in collaboration with the medical staff and within the guidelines of the New Jersey State Nurse Practice Act. It is the responsibility of the Professional Nurse to implement the Hospital's Mission and goals through established policies, procedures and performance improvement activities. Implementation of these goals occurs through organization and administration of individualized age specific professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital. The understanding of the principles of growth and development will be incorporated to assess each patient's age specific needs and determine age specific treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care in collaboration with the medical staff and within the guidelines of the New Jersey State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement the Hospital's Mission and goals through established policies, procedures and performance improvement activities.
• Administer individualized age specific professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital.
• Achieve age specific treatment modalities by incorporating the principles of growth and development.

Requirements

• Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• Graduate from an accredited NLN School of Nursing

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Nursing knowledge and skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving abilities

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon… and more!

Pay

The anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey is $47.85 - $67.04 per hour.

Schedule

Shift – 7:00pm – 7:00am Every other weekend required. Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.