Registered Nurse

Columbus Specialty Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide optimal care for our long-term acute care patients. Our full time Registered Nurses work (3) 12 hour shifts per week including every other weekend. Registered Nurses (RNs) earn a competitive wage of $36-$40/hour based on experience. Additional differentials are offered for night and weekend shifts, BSN/MSN degrees, and CCRN/PCRN certifications. We also offer generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, supplemental insurance, free life-long term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement (additional reimbursement for BSN/MSN programs), continuing education, BLS-ACLS-IV certification courses, free parking in a safe and secure garage, paid time off (PTO), and a comprehensive wellness program which includes free nutritional and fitness programs. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT COLUMBUS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Columbus Specialty Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital with a reputation of providing patients with a place to heal before heading home. A long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) is an acute care specialty hospital that provides highly advanced and focused care for higher acuity patients who have not responded to short-term treatment in traditional general hospitals. The average length of stay in an LTACH is 25 days as compared to a 3-5 day average stay in a general hospital. Our safe and state of the art hospital is designed to admit and care for the most critically ill patients. We pride ourselves as being a leader in the LTACH community by recruiting and retaining the finest talent possible. This is why we offer top pay, great benefits, and awesome perks. Our management also takes the time to train staff members and is very hands-on and knowledgeable. POSITION SUMMARY The Registered Nurse (RN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. The Registered Nurse monitors, records, and reports symptoms and/or changes in patient's condition to the Physician/ LIP. In collaboration with the physician, the RN implements the assessment plan, evaluates, and provides follow-up to the plan of care for the patient population. The Registered Nurse performs diagnostics tests, administers medication, prepares patients for examinations/treatments, and supervises clinical staff members assisting with the patients care. The position involves direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population. QUALIFICATIONS Associates Degree in nursing Current NJ state registered nurse license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within (2) months of hire from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association IV certification required within (2) months of hire. Proficiency in EMR systems preferred Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Are you a team player? Are you a problem solver with conflict resolution skills? If so you may be perfect for this registered nurse position! ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this position as a Registered Nurse (RN), complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!