Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN), Pulmonary Unit

Job Overview:

Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, formerly known as Saint Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey's oldest nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community's highest expectations for compassionate, comprehensive healthcare. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is one of the largest healthcare providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and 82,000 Emergency Department patients each year. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in providing world-class care, providing more than 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• At least 2 yrs experience in Med/Surg Pulmonary Nursing 
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• Basic Life Support BLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• 2 – 12.5 hour shifts per month, both shifts on weekend
• 1 – 12.5 hour Summer Holiday (Easter, July 4th, Labor Day)
• 1 – 12.5 hour Winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s)

Essential Functions:

• 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 philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Saint 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

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 any time 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.

• 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.