PD RN

Job Title: PD RN

Location: Toms River 94 Stevens (TR94)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000211480

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $53.22 - $53.22 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

Provide rehabilitative nursing care for pediatric patients and their families,

May function as relief Charge Nurse,

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrates evidence of use of the nursing process within time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policy,

Recognizes and accurately identifies patient and family health care needs,

Plans, implements and evaluates pediatric rehab plans for patients with a variety of problems,

Begins to plan and implement pediatric rehabilitation rationales,

Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policy,

Begins planning and implementing patient and family education,

Understands the importance of the interdisciplinary process,

Functions as a rehab nurse in a team structure,

Promotes continuity of nursing care and interdisciplinary interventions,

Incorporates LPNs and nursing assistants into attainment of short term goals and delegates appropriately,

Recognizes and respects patient family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care,

Requests guidance from CNII, III, and other resources when appropriate,

Supports hospitals policies and procedures,

Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self evaluation,

Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues,

Guides, assists and serves as a role model for, LPNs, nurse externs, nursing assistants, nursing students and new staff,

Assumes the role of relief charge nurse,

Keeps nursing supervisor informed of patient needs and problems,

Demonstrates effective problem solving skills,

Formal Education and Job Related Experience

Graduate of National League of Nursing Accredited School of Nursing,

BSN preferred,

0 to 6 months nursing experience,

Requirement for per diem at least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience,

Pediatric and or rehabilitative nursing experience preferred,

Evidence of interpersonal skill and ability to collaborate with others,

Certification

American Heart Association AHA BLS Provider Certification 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,

License

Current NJ RN License,

Job Specific Contacts

Continual contact with patients, family, visitors and all hospital departments and staff,

Physical Demands

Contact with medications, chemicals and equipment,

Physical stamina and ability to safely lift and move objects and people, 35lbs or more,

Working Environment Additional Comments

Pediatric inpatient care areas,