Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time - Day - New Brunswick, NJ Req #: 0000182179
Category: Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Inpatient Rehab - Adolescent
Location: New Brunswick (NB), 200 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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 NursingNJ RN licenseAHA BLS ProviderInterpersonal skillsAbility to collaborate with othersPhysical stamina and ability to safely lift and move objects and people, 35lbs or more

Preferred:

BSN degree6 months nursing experiencePediatric and/or rehabilitative nursing experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ RN licenseAHA BLS Provider

Scheduling Requirements:

7:00am-7:30pm36 hours/ week

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates evidence of use of the nursing process within time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policyRecognizes and accurately identifies patient and family healthcare needsPlans, implements and evaluates pediatric rehab plans for patients with a variety of problemsBegins to plan and implement pediatric rehabilitation rationalesImplements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policyBegins planning and implementing patient and family educationUnderstands the importance of the interdisciplinary processFunctions as a rehab nurse in a team structurePromotes continuity of nursing care and interdisciplinary interventionsIncorporates LPNs and nursing assistants into attainment of short-term goals and delegates appropriatelyRecognizes and respects patient|family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of careRequests guidance from CNII, III, and other resources when appropriateSupports hospital s policies and proceduresConsistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluationExhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issuesGuides, assists and serves as a role model for, LPNs, nurse externs, nursing assistants, nursing students and new staffAssumes the role of relief charge nurseKeeps nursing supervisor informed of patient needs and problemsDemonstrates effective problem-solving skillsMay function with a relief charge nurse as needed

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer