Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery

Job overview:
Organize and administers individualized age specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care. Supports philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing. Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, TJC requirements and other regulatory agencies. Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in Unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
• Successful completion of all orientation programs

Preferred:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or currently matriculating

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• ACLS or must obtain within 6 months of hire from the American Heart Association
• NRP or must obtain within 6 months of hire from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Evening/Night shift
• 3 shifts per week
• 12.5 hr. shifts
• 37.5 hrs. weekly
• 6:30p - 7:30a

Essential Functions:
Assess, stabilizes and observes infant in the delivery room. Weighs infant and gives medication after vaginal delivery. Promotes skin to skin maternal infant bonding and supports breastfeeding in the LDR. Demonstrates an ability to effectively interpret fetal monitor tracings and takes appropriate nursing action. Recognizes significant labor events and handles emergent situations well, using good critical thinking and good nursing judgment. Demonstrates the ability to triage patients in the PET unit by assessing, prioritizing and managing patients effectively. Performs the role of the circulating nurse for vaginal and C/S deliveries and scrubs for C/S deliveries when necessary. Recognizes each individual couple's birth plan and supports the same within the boundaries of the standard of care.

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 (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 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 Employer