Req #: 0000211964

Category: Behavioral Health Nursing

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit

Pay Range: $45.55 - $58.06 per hour

Location:

655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Title: RN Resident

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit

Req #: 0000211964

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $45.55 - $58.06 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The RWJBarnabas Health New Graduate RN Residency Program is a one-year program that provides new graduate RN's with a safe, caring, supportive and robust learning environment. Our goal is to allow new graduate nurses the opportunity to gain additional clinical competencies to achieve a stress-free transition from student to professional practice. Highlights of our program include: 

• Preceptor and new nurse relationship-guided transition support.
• Continuing education and ongoing enhancement of professional development.
• Specialty-specific foundation courses were developed to reflect the scope and standards of practice.
• Application of professional accountability and ethical practice inherent in the role of the registered nurse.
• Recognition of the effects of skilled nursing practice on patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
• Self-care focus, to maintain a safe and fulfilling nursing practice, for both the nurse and patient.
• Mentorship to support the new graduate nurse through their first year of practice and beyond.
• New graduates are hired in the area of specialty to enhance their specialty education experience from day one. 
  
  

Scheduling Requirements

• Evening Shift / 36 Hours Per Week
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation
  
  

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN License or pending RN license (with completed NCLEX exam) required.
• A new graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with less than 6 months of RN experience is required.
• Associate's Degree required; BSN preferred.
• An American Heart Association BLS prior to the start date is required.
• Career interest in Behavioral Health specialties is highly preferred.
  
  

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
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
  
  

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

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 and is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery. 

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer