JOB SUMMARY

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.

EDUCATION

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Current and active NJ RN licensure

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong critical thinking and assessment skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

goal and outcome oriented

Minimum (2) two years Mother/Baby experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to provide emotional support to postpartum mothers

Knowledge of breastfeeding support and newborn care

Flexibility to work varying shifts

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Postpartum Nurse Personal Traits

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to work well under pressure

Good organizational and problem-solving skills

Compassionate and caring attitude

Ability to work autonomously

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey and the state s second largest private employer with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital).

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401 (k)

Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts