Job Description
Req #: 0000246973 Category: Nurses Status: Full-Time Shift: Night Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp Department: Long Term Care Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour Location: 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092 Job Title: Charge Nurse Location: Mountainside (MTN) Department Name: Long Term Care Req #: 0000246973 Status: Hourly Shift: Night Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Summary The charge nurse is responsible for the assessment coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of safe and effective patient centered care during her or his assigned shifts on assigned unit, Assists the Nurse Manager in the responsibility for the quality of nursing care, the management of personnel and management systems on a specific unit on a designated shift, Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred, Three years of Pediatric nursing experience preferred, Evidence of leadership ability, Evidence of interpersonal skill and ability to collaborate with others, Required to work every other weekend and meet holiday commitment, Must attend designated management meetings, American Heart Association AHA BLS Provider required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certification or eligible, If not certified at hire, expectation to receive certification within one year of hire INPATIENT ONLY Current New Jersey RN license, Essential Job Functions Delivers direct nursing care and or education to patients and families when indicated, Participates in the orientation, development and supervision of personnel assigned to unit Motivates staff to improve their performance to improve unit and patient care outcomes, Displays competence in the performance of unit specific skills to be a resource and mentor for team members, Demonstrates an understanding or regulatory requirements and professional practice guidelines, May be required to function in the role of relief supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor in assuming responsibility for assigned shift as applicable, Fulfills oncall responsibilities when assigned, Ensures availability of an appropriate use of equipment and supplies, Maintains knowledge and promotes mission, vision and values of CSH, Maintains competence as staff nurse and is a resource to other team members, Assigns and delegates patient care as appropriate considering staff members, levels of Nursing experience, competency and knowledge Collaborates with other departments in a professional manner to deliver safe, quality patient centered care, Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through evaluation, Address performance issues appropriately while treating employees consistently, fairly, and respectfully, Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues, Demonstrates effective communication, conflict management, interpersonal skills and team building activities 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 (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 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 i