REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PER DIEM All SHIFTS (23535)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center !

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurses for Per Diem shifts .

Job Duties

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Identifies and documents initial observation and assessment of the patient's needs for immediate nursing action.

Systematically and accurately assesses nursing needs of the patient in order to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture.

Selects, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment.

Assesses, intervenes, and documents appropriately to meet patient's educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.

Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and / or outside agencies for patient care.

Gives comprehensive patient care.

Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching. Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient's condition.

Communicates relevant patient care information on shift to shift report.

Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice.

Collaborates with all members of the health care team.Documents pertinent information regarding patient's response to treatment and progression toward goals in patient's chart.

Completes Admission / Transfer Summary Sheet and / or Discharge Summary.

Transcribes physician's orders in patient chart accurately and timely (when Ward Clerk is not available).

Seeks clarification of physician's orders that are unclear or inappropriate.

Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician promptly if immediate changes in management are indicated.

Administers intravenous medications in compliance with policies and procedures.

Titrates medicated infusions as per physician's prescriptives, protocols, and standard.Transports patients to operating room and from post anesthesia care unit.

Checks to ensure that emergency equipment is on hand and in good working order. Recognizes and reports malfunction or failure of equipment used in the area to Biomedical Engineering; takes appropriate action to repair / replace such equipment (e.g.,ventilators, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, suction apparatus, pumps, doppler, O2 tank, and pacemaker).

Checks policy and procedures on proper handling of sharps.

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES

Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by presenting findings on patients.

Applies principles of infection control and safety.

Assists in the orientation of new personnel.

Provides clinical supervision of LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistant, Ward Clerks and other ancillary staff.

Customer Service : respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Orients patient's family to new environment; develops rapport with patient's family.

Relieves the Nurse Manager / Clinical Director as required.

Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality Assurance / CQI monitors; participates in implementation of follow up action.

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.

Participates actively on Quality Improvement committees as assigned.

Assists other personnel as needed.

Keeps up-to-date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment.

Participates in continuing education activities; attends mandatory scheduled inservice programs; shares

information gained at conferences with colleagues.

Responds to hospital codes (Code 9, Code Blue, Nurse Control, etc., as assigned.

Performs other related duties as required.

Attends monthly unit meetings.

Education

Graduation from accredited school of Nursing with BSN required

Licensure / Certifications

Current NJ licensure as RN.

BLS, ACLS, PALS, IV certification required.

Experience

Minimum of one year Emergency Department experience required

Completion of a critical care course

Skills

Clinical nursing skills for a new graduate RN.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

JOB SETTING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

All patient care areas.

Frequently prolonged standing / walking.

Lifts, positions, pushes, and / or transfers patients.

Protective clothing worn : face shield, gloves, impermeable gown.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$60.1298 weekday / $65.1188 eve & night / $73.7143 Weekend& Holiday / $4.00 Critical Care Differential for first 365 days. If employee gets certification it will go up to $8.00 after 1yr. If not they lose the initial $4.00 after 1 year

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Registered Nurse.

Experience

Required

1 year :

Minimum of one year Emergency Department experience required Completion of a critical care course

Licenses & Certifications

Required

IV Therapy

Registered Nurse

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Company Description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, is a 1,070 bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. Founded in 1916 to treat patients with contagious diseases, the medical center has grown to become both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in New Jersey and the fourth-largest publicly-owned hospital in the nation.

A safety net facility, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, renamed in October 2017, provides high-quality comprehensive services including long term care, behavioral health care, substance abuse treatment, and acute care to the greater Bergen County community. The medical center, including its Long Term Care Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. With 323 behavioral health beds and 84 medical detox beds, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is one of the largest medical facilities providing a continuum of care for those in need of behavioral health and / or substance abuse treatment.

Please apply on our website : https : / / www.newbridgehealth.org / careers /

Company Description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, is a 1,070 bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. Founded in 1916 to treat patients with contagious diseases, the medical center has grown to become both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in New Jersey and the fourth-largest publicly-owned hospital in the nation. \r\n\r\nA safety net facility, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, renamed in October 2017, provides high-quality comprehensive services including long term care, behavioral health care, substance abuse treatment, and acute care to the greater Bergen County community. The medical center, including its Long Term Care Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. With 323 behavioral health beds and 84 medical detox beds, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is one of the largest medical facilities providing a continuum of care for those in need of behavioral health and / or substance abuse treatment.\r\n\r\nPlease apply on our website : https : / / www.newbridgehealth.org / careers /