Registered Nurse (RN) Women's Health Unit Mother/Baby FT NightsReq #:0000136598

　　Category:Labor and Delivery Nursing

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Night

　　Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

　　Department:Womens Health Unit

　　Location:

　　Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　The role of the Professional Registered Nurse is to provide quality nursing care in collaboration with the medical staff and within the guidelines of the New Jersey State Nurse Practice Act. It is the responsibility of the Professional Nurse to implement the Hospital's Mission and goals through established policies, procedures and performance improvement activities. Implementation of these goals occurs through organization and administration of individualized age specific professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital. The understanding of the principles of growth and development will be incorporated to assess each patient's age specific needs and determine age specific treatment modalities.

　　EDUCATION

　　Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

　　Current and active NJ RN licensure

　　BLS Certification

　　NRP Certification within 90 days of hire

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Strong critical thinking and assessment skills

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　goal and outcome oriented

　　Minimum (2) two years Mother/Baby experience

　　Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

　　Ability to provide emotional support to postpartum mothers

　　Knowledge of breastfeeding support and newborn care

　　Flexibility to work varying shifts

　　Ability to work independently and as part of a team

　　Postpartum Nurse Personal Traits

　　Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

　　Strong work ethic

　　Ability to work well under pressure

　　Good organizational and problem-solving skills

　　Compassionate and caring attitude

　　Ability to work autonomously

　　Additional Information:

　　First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

　　RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey and the state s second largest private employer with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital).

　　We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

　　Medical/Dental/Vision plans

　　401 (k)

　　Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off

　　Short & Long Term Disability

　　Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer