Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem Nights - Mother and BabyReq #:0000172136

Category:Labor and Delivery Nursing

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Night

Facility:RWJ Somerset

Department:Nursing Mother/Baby

Location:

RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health Somerset is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Mother and Baby Unit.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma, Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• 2 years of mother and baby experience

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire

• Previous Acute Care experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS, NRP certification

• ACLS within 6 months of hire

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem Nights

Essential Functions:

• Work Environment & Hazards, Exposure to blood, excrement & odors, Exposure to infections & communicable diseases, Potential exposure to hazardous materials & communicable disease.

Special Physical Demands

• A physical condition is required that permits reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking & standing for most of the shift, Must be able to function under rapidly changing & stressful conditions.

Job Specific Requirements

• Creates a climate for healing by planning & providing for the provision of traditional & individualized comfort measures

• Fosters an environment to include the SAFETY values & conceptual model

• Serves as an advocate to patients & families by providing information & opportunities to participate in goal setting

• Serves as a teacher or coach by identifying patient readiness to learn, formulating & implementing individual teaching plans, & documenting outcomes

• Interprets conditions & offers rationales, which satisfy patient & family needs, Plans for & documents the needs of the patient

• Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations, Performs effectively in life threatening emergencies by identifying emergent situations, initiating appropriate interventions, & documenting outcomes, Demonstrates the ability to reset priorities according to the demands of the clinical situation

Diagnostic & Monitoring Function

• Accurately detects & documents significant changes in a patient s physiological, psychological, cultural & spiritual condition & needs for nursing care based upon a detailed assessment reflective of each patient s status

• Demonstrates the ability to interpret & diagnose changes in patient s condition, plan appropriate interventions to achieve expected outcomes, document changes, interventions & outcomes, with regard to the knowledge & skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit, i,e, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent adult & Geriatric

• Anticipate problems that might arise in frequently occurring clinical situation, Collaborates well with physicians & other health care team members to determine appropriate interventions, Administering & Monitoring Therapeutic Interventions & Regimens

• Perform, adapt & safely demonstrate procedures required by patients according to policies & procedures, Administers medications accurately & safely, Documents according to policies & procedures, Performs, demonstrates & documents technical skills specific to the nursing unit, Monitoring & ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices

• Ensuring the delivery of safe & quality patient care by facilitating appropriate responses from other healthy team members participating in quality monitoring activities, Collaborates with members of the health care team, Attends unit-based performance quality-safety meetings, identifying important aspects of care, & contributing to the maintenance & improvement of care

Organizational & Work Role Competencies

• Demonstrates the ability to organize your shift assignment by meeting patient care needs, providing assistance to other team members & responding to the changing needs of the unit, Contributes to a therapeutic environment by demonstrating willingness & capability to assume charge, mentoring & preceptor responsibilities whenever necessary, Follows established policies & procedures & maintains high standards of care to patients & families, Demonstrate a spirit of cooperation & flexibility with team.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer