RWJBarnabas Health
Location
Elizabeth, NJ | United States
Job description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing Mother/Baby (FT/Nights)
Req #: 0000140658
JOB SUMMARY:
Nursing care for newborns requiring a Level II Nursery. As a nurse in the Special Care Nursery [SCN] you will provide direct and specialized care for newborns needing close monitoring due to premature birth, birth defects, infection or other medical conditions requiring close observation and assessments. Working in the SCN with doctors and other healthcare professionals, the SCN nurse assists in developing and implementing a plan of care for high-risk newborns requiring high-technology care, including ventilators, incubators or other special equipment or surgery. Monitors and maintains neonatal oxygen therapy. Monitors and maintains intravenous therapies.
Assesses/Monitors vital parameters with non-invasive and invasive techniques. Safely administers medications, including calculating and re-checking of appropriate dosages, proper administration and monitoring for side effects. Fully supports breast-feeding by encouraging pumping; use of breast milk as able; allowing for privacy during feeding; providing encouragement; utilizing resources for difficult feeding situations; and double-checking identification of stored breast milk prior to use. Participates in and assures preparation for neonatal transport. Maintains NRP certification. Performs bedside urine testing. Provides measures to decrease risk of infant abduction and demonstrates appropriate response in actual/potential situations. Demonstrates proficiency in ventilator management of newborns. Demonstrates proficiency in TPN administration to newborns.
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Additional Information:
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000, following the consolidation of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Elizabeth General Medical Center.
Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds, including a 120-bed long-term care center, and Trinitas Regional Medical Center is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence.
Our friendly, professional staff includes skilled physicians who are the foundation of the care we provide. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.
Catholic faith based medical center.
Trinitas Regional Medical Center utilizes a full spectrum of sophisticated inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care services. Our team is proud to have forged a lifelong partnership with families, physicians, and communities to provide the best care in a supportive, caring environment. We treat 17,000+ inpatients every year, as well as 70,000 emergency patients and several hundred thousand outpatients. As a Catholic teaching hospital, Trinitas Regional Medical Center is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnership with Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation.
We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:
S - Speak up for Safety
A - Accurately communicate
F - Focus on the task
E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude
T - Thoughtfully interact
Y - You and Me Together
RWJBarnabas Health offers excellent-provided benefits which include: competitive compensation, comprehensive medical/dental benefits, 403 B savings plan, Flexible Spending Plans, PTO program, tuition reimbursement and so much more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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