Registered Nurse

Job Description Salary: $41-$48 per hour Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Preferred A solid understanding of pre, intra and post-procedure needs of patients Must have a can-do attitude, be a team player, show initiative and willingness to adapt to change Thrive in a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover Must maintain a neat, professional appearance Strong ability to handle stressful situations The RN provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols ER, OR, ICU experience preferred Educational Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing school Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey Two (2) years of nursing experience BLS and ACLS certification Basic Function and Responsibility Monday through Friday, NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS Create an environment that leads to a positive patient care experience by evaluating, planning, and implementing effective plans of care and communicating with both patients and their families Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care in an acute or clinic setting Make sound decisions in response to changes in condition/response to treatment while maintaining a calm demeanor Utilize the Electronic Health Record to document patient care Effectively coordinate with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient status, symptomatology, results of diagnostic tests, and critical test values Provide individualized, age-appropriate, safe, and quality patient care during pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases Serve as a resource and collaborate with other team members by utilizing the nursing process to promote optimum patient care outcomes Accountable for daily clinical operations Care for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients, well-versed in assessment, pain management, sedation, and related complications Administer sedation and analgesia, monitor patient as appropriate Handle regulatory compliance, policies and procedures, unit efficiencies, and quality improvement Maintain nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures Provide information to patients and the healthcare team by answering questions and requests Maintain a safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by monitoring confidential information processing Maintain documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and clinic records Maintain nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports, identifying trends, and anticipating needed supplies Maintain a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by communicating information, responding to requests, and building rapport General Guidelines for All Clinical and Administrative Personnel Must familiarize self and adhere to AAAASF Guidelines and internal policies for delivery of care Supervise and participate in team functioning Lead by example Ensure that the patient and family are involved in all care and foster patient/family autonomy; assess if patient expectations are being met Ensure proper procedures are followed for reporting patient and staff injuries (e.g., fall, eye splash, needle stick) Infection Control Must refer to and implement all aspects of the Infection Control Policy as applicable Team Work Possess the ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other team members Foster a positive work environment/attitude and encourage teamwork Must adhere to and practice consistent with patient and staff rights and responsibilities Must provide a customer satisfaction-oriented environment for patients, families, and other customers Must possess strong time management skills Must practice within the basic scope of practice for their position Must ensure a safe environment for patients/families/staff, identifying health & safety risks and taking appropriate and immediate steps to alleviate the risk Assist in the orientation of new personnel as assigned by appropriate staff member Recognizing Abuse and Neglect Understand the role in identifying high-risk families or situations; can verbalize signs/symptoms of physical, sexual, mental, medical, or emotional abuse for children, spouses, and/or vulnerable adults. Takes appropriate and mandatory actions if abuse is suspected Notifies physician if the family is high-risk or if signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect are present, reported, or observed Patient Education Assess the patient learning needs Document education teaching per policy, be familiar with various education materials including instructions regarding self-care, and distribute to clients, clients family members, and/or caregivers Recognize and assist patients and families with additional educational needs Demonstration of Knowledge and Understanding: Patient Advocacy: Maintaining patient confidentiality and security Attends annual BCLS courses, OSHA training, HIPAA training, and all other required in-services Attends and participates in all meetings as applicable or required Integration and coordination of care across settings and among disciplines Safety and Emergency Preparedness Describes the safety plan and knows the location of the evacuation meeting place, describes staff as well as personal role; understands the HAZCOM program and use/location of SDS books. Able to recognize and respond to potential emergent situations Completed License Needed Upon starting workJob Type: Full-time Pay: $41.00 - $48.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits:401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Long Term Disability Critical Illness Maternity/Paternity LeaveExperience:ER: 1 year (Required) ICU: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:BLS & ACLS Certification (Required) RN (Required)