Staff Nurse/RN

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 13, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Staff Nurse/RN
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing
Department	RWJ-Urology
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Staff Nurse for the department of Surgery, Division of Urology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. In accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully coordinate patient care based on the individualized needs of assigned patients and families. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Utilizes the nursing process to systematically assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document a plan of care individualized for a specific Rutgers Health patient, group or population in face-to-face and telehealth encounters based upon clinical knowledge in disease management, disease prevention, health and wellness, health risk assessment, self-care management and health education as well as care coordination, patient advocacy and case management. Engages in ongoing performance improvement activities to enhance the equality and effectiveness of one's clinical and professional nursing practice and that of the Rutgers Health organizational system. Fosters an environment that nurtures collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect through effective communication as demonstrated by positive relationships with patients, family members/caregivers, Rutgers Health staff, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of healthcare that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable and patient-centered. Work directly with the Physician, Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants to provide the necessary coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patients in the outpatient area, pre and post-surgical care and responding to patient clinical inquiries. Coordinate with administrative office staff when needed to ensure all necessary testing and supplies are available/provided to the patient. Create collaborative working environment with outpatient staff, provide direction and support as needed. Travel to offsite clinical locations to provide support to physician as requested.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	01D
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	76212.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	95275.44
Annual Maximum Salary	110643.12
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	HPAE 5089
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses	Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Possesses the following skills: the ability to provide nursing care, ability to relate to patients, ability to use the nursing process, effective communication skills, ability to problem solve, ability to direct non-professional staff and the ability to request help as needed. Demonstrate strong clinical nursing specialty, excellent communication skills, must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelors In Nursing.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing 2/3 of the time, sitting 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Multitasking required. Work Environment: Busy fast paced working environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2664
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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