Registered Nurse - NICU CWR - RNNICU24-15304

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU CWR

Location: Edison, NJ 08818

Duration: 3 Months

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. Key duties include:

• Planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care based on patient needs.
• Identifying patient needs and determining priorities through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Developing and coordinating individualized plans of care for assigned patients through initial and ongoing assessments.
• Initiating assessments based on patient problems or needs, the physician’s medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework.
• Performing therapeutic nursing interventions and managing patient care.
• Documenting care based on standards of practice, patient acuity, and clinical priorities.
• Advocating for evidence-based practices and supporting the adoption of innovations in care delivery.
• Providing patient-centric care aligned with the professional nursing practice model.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a related specialty.

Education:

• Required: ASN.
• Preferred: BSN.

Certifications & Licensure:

• Required:
  • BLS (AHA).
  • NRP (AHA Only).
  • NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.

Languages: English (Speak, Read, Write).

Hours per Week: 36
Hours per Day: 12
Days per Week: 3

Schedule Notes:

• 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, every other weekend required.
• 1 holiday per season.
• No on-call requirement.
• At least 2 years of recent NICU RN experience required.
• Experience stabilizing babies in labor and delivery is preferred.
• RN will be responsible for admissions in labor and delivery, working in the level 2 NICU.
• When the NICU or Special Care Nursery is closed, the RN will assist with the babies on the maternity unit or perform admissions nursery duties.
• RN will not be floated for an RN assignment but may take on a PCT role, assisting with vitals and supporting the nursing staff.