$41.87 - $58.68 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. Pediatrics RN– RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, the Pediatric Nurse plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence.
Operating with a high level of independence, they perform complex nursing care and clinical support procedures according to strict medical, legal, and professional nursing standards. They are responsible for exercising professional judgment during patient assessments, ensuring accurate room preparation, delivering age-specific care, and maintaining seamless workflow collaboration within the pediatric practice department.
A typical day for a Pediatrics RN may include: Prepares patients for examinations, clearly explains the process, and positions patients for medical treatments and special procedures Operates clinical equipment, testing tools, computers, and electronic medical record applications necessary to ensure a safe and accurate diagnostic and therapeutic procedure Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations and minor surgical procedures by prepping tools, circulating, or monitoring activities Sets up sterile trays and other equipment following aseptic technique, handles instruments, and cleans or sanitizes examination and treatment areas Calibrates, maintains, and adjusts clinical tools, and reports equipment failures or other problems immediately to the appropriate support or departmental leadership Monitors and calls out clinical readings, alerting the physician immediately to any changes in patient condition Utilizes EMR and documentation systems to enter accurately identified and labeled records of patients, and retrieves old lab results and charts when necessary Demonstrates working knowledge of practice protocols including prep, scheduling, safety, and proper handling and storage of medications Collaborates professionally in a pediatric environment, working in close cooperation with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other practice staff Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and the ability to assume multi-task duties and function under significant time pressures This role might be for you if: Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues Attention to detail and clinical precision guide your work every day, understanding that errors have serious consequence You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced retail environment Patient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top priorities You enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams Continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate you Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach To be considered for this Pediatrics RN opportunity: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current New Jersey RN License Problem-solving, critical thinking, decisive judgment, collaboration, and the ability to work with minimal supervision Must hold and maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification approved by the American Heart Association Minimum 1 year of RN experience with specific clinical pediatric experience Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is required BA, BS, or BSN degree is preferred Bilingual skills are a plus Experience utilizing Epic EMR software is preferred