The Registered Nurse (RN) 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 RN 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 his/her own professional advancement. Responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors. Responsible for knowledge of the patient population served. Responsible and accountable for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team. Will act in the capacity of preceptor of charge when needed. Communicate effectively and collaborate with nurses and other patient care providers. The RN is an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team member integrating all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient’s needs. The RN is responsible to their Department by participating in 50% of unit staff meetings. They are responsible to RWJ Rahway by participating in 50% unit based committee or 50% of a hospital wide committee. The RN is required to actively participate in performance improvement activities such as monthly data collection, action planning, monitoring or reporting. Other essential duties as required.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS/BSN degree preferred.
• Completion of Clinical experience in NLN accredited school preferred.
• Additional experience required based upon specific department needs.
• Current NJ RN Licensure required.
• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS required.
• National certification preferred.

About Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway

For more than 100 years, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway has been the trusted healthcare facility for patients and families in Union County and beyond. Our comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical center offers a continuum of care that includes diagnostics, emergency care, advanced surgical treatments, wound care center, and much, much more.

Our campus also includes partnering facilities, including Kindred Hospital New Jersey for long-term, acute care and Care Connection, a 24-bed subacute hospital dedicated to rehabilitating patients before they are discharged, managed by Alaris Health. Our hospital provides acute care, long-term acute and rehabilitative care, as well as outpatient services to ensure our patients and their families receive the education and help they need to make the fullest recovery possible.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

What to prepare

• A copy of your resume

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

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