Specialty Float Med​/Surg Registered Nurse; RN

Overview

Job Title: Specialty Float Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)

Req #:

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Medical/Surgical Float Pool

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Pay Range: $47.85 - $76.27 per hour

Job Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and administers individualized age-specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care. Supports the philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Cooperman 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. Actively participate in discharge planning and, upon discharge, ensures a written teaching/discharge plan has been developed for assigned patients concerning disease process, complications, medications, diet physical activity and self-care needs.

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certifications and Licenses

Required:

• Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Days
• 12.5 Hr Shifts
• 37.5 Hr work week
• Every other weekend is required
• Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs

Essential Functions:

• Appropriately delegates but retains ultimately responsible
• Assumes charge nurse functions as delegated by Nurse Manager, including assessing staffing needs, organizing and delegating work assignments based on patient acuity and individual staff skill levels
• Completes daily patient classification according to facility policy
• Completes unit-based competencies as per JCAHO requirements and hospital policy
• Attends competency day and completed all required competencies in a satisfactory manner
• Remains knowledgeable on all current nursing policies and procedures
• Delivers individualized patient care consistent with established standards of care, policies and procedures and other regulatory standards
• Demonstrates positive guest relations by introducing self to patient and family
• Orients patient and family to the nursing unit
• Ensures patient satisfaction and coordinates with patient representative
• Reports patient/family problems to the nurse manager or her designee in a timely manner
• Demonstrates proficiency of phlebotomy sticks and related policies
• Adheres to blood administration policies and procedures
• Assesses and adjusts care based on patient problems and outcomes
• Plans and revises care for assigned patients based on age, nursing intervention, and outcomes
• Identifies patient/significant other education needs and provides education using appropriate modalities
• Considers age-specific needs in treatment and care
• Initiates IV sticks, maintains IV sites and monitors IV fluids
• Provides IV care and documents per policies
• Participates in continuous interdisciplinary quality improvement
• Maintains complete, accurate documentation of patient status and interventions
• Documents medications per nursing policy
• Maintains patient advocacy and safety
• Uses good nursing judgment and maintains privacy and confidentiality
• Activates chain of command when appropriate
• Recognizes signs of complications of Pain Management Therapies and intervenes appropriately
• Understands code cart procedures and replacements
• Transmits relevant patient information via SBAR during hand-offs
• Assesses pain management needs and provides appropriate treatment
• Utilizes resources in initial patient assessment and reassessment at transfers and discharge
• Participates in ongoing education as required
• Demonstrates proficiency in care of patients on mechanical vents and assists with weaning
• Assists with intubation and extubation
• Demonstrates proficiency in Telemetry care and related equipment
• Demonstrates proper chest tube management and wound care
• Demonstrates understanding of airway management, suctioning, ABG values, oxygen delivery, and trach care

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Our Total Wellbeing promise includes comprehensive benefits and resources to support wellbeing in multiple dimensions. The benefits 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…