Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time, Days - ICU

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time, Days - ICUReq # : 0000170872Category : ICU / Critical Care NursingStatus : Full-TimeShift : DayFacility : Jersey City Medical CenterDepartment : Intensive Care UnitLocation : Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302Job Overview : Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of different disciplines.

Our facility is located on a 15-acre campus and includes both the Wilzig Hospital and the Provident Bank Ambulatory Center.

From screenings and diagnostics to life-saving, intensive care, our patients can count on a patient-centric approach that puts their comfort and well-being at the forefront of everything we do.

Jersey City Medical Center has the distinction of having earned 14 A national safety ratings from theLeapfrog Groupsince the program's inception in 2012.

Jersey City Medical Center is one of only 401 hospitals in the U.S. to earn a Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence, and the only hospital in Hudson County to have received the designation three times.

Qualifications : Required : + ASN or Nursing Diploma+ Strong communication and organizational skills+ Proficient computer skillsPreferred : + Med.

Surg. Telemetry and / or ICU nursing experience+ CCRNCertifications and Licenses Required : + BLS upon hire and ACLS Certification within 6 months of start date+ Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License+ Documented completion of TCAR Trauma Care After Rescusitation every 2 years+ Completion of Critical Care Course after 3 monthsScheduling Requirements : + Day Shift, Full Time, 7a-7p+ Monday - Friday, every other weekend and rotating holidaysEssential Functions : + The Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse 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 advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors / walls / ceiling tiles / unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.+ The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs.

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.

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+ Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!$82,602 Minimum to $115,642 Maximum Annual Base SalaryLet us shape the future of healthcare, together.

Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!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 EmployerAdditional Information : $82,602 Minimum to $115,642 Maximum Annual Base SalaryLet us shape the future of healthcare, together.

Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer