Location:
Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH),
150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Job Overview:
As a pediatric RN, you will provide rehabilitative nursing care for pediatric patients and their families in an inpatient facility.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate of National League of Nursing Accredited School of Nursing
- NJ RN license
- AHA BLS Provider
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with others
Preferred:
- BSN degree
- 6 months nursing experience
- Pediatric and/or rehabilitative nursing experience
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- NJ RN license
- AHA BLS Provider
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift working, 7:00pm 7:30am
- 36 hours/ week
- Full Time
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates evidence of use of the nursing process within time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policy
- Recognizes and accurately identifies patient and family healthcare needs
- Plans, implements and evaluates pediatric rehab plans for patients with a variety of problems
- Begins to plan and implement pediatric rehabilitation rationales
- Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policy
- Begins planning and implementing patient and family education
- Understands the importance of the interdisciplinary process
- Functions as a rehab nurse in a team structure
- Promotes continuity of nursing care and interdisciplinary interventions
- Incorporates LPNs and nursing assistants into attainment of short-term goals and delegates appropriately
- Recognizes and respects patient|family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care
- Requests guidance from CNII, III, and other resources when appropriate
- Supports hospital s policies and procedures
- Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation
- Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues
- Guides, assists and serves as a role model for, LPNs, nurse externs, nursing assistants, nursing students and new staff
- Assumes the role of relief charge nurse
- Keeps nursing supervisor informed of patient needs and problems
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.
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.
