Registered Nurse

Full time. No nights, weekends, or on-call!

Qualifications

A comprehensive understanding of pre and post-procedure patient care requirements. Must possess a proactive "can-do" attitude, demonstrating initiative and adaptability to change, while maintaining a professional appearance. Ability to handle high-stress situations effectively. Experience in Emergency Room (ER), Operating Room (OR), or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings required.

Educational Requirements: Graduate from an accredited nursing school. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey. Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Basic Function and Responsibility: Create a conducive environment conducive to a positive patient care experience by assessing, planning, and executing effective care plans, while maintaining clear communication with patients and their families.

Act as the primary coordinator of all disciplines involved in patient care in an acute or clinic setting. Make informed decisions in response to changes in patient condition or treatment responses, maintaining a composed demeanor. Utilize Electronic Health Record systems for accurate documentation of patient care. Coordinate effectively with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient status, test results, and critical values.

Provide individualized, age-appropriate, safe, and high-quality patient care throughout pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases. Serve as a resource and collaborate with other team members using the nursing process to enhance patient care outcomes. Accountable for daily clinical operations, including care for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients, with proficiency in assessment, pain management, sedation, and related complications.

Administer sedation and analgesia as appropriate and monitor patients accordingly. Ensure regulatory compliance, adherence to policies and procedures, unit efficiencies, and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

Provide patient and healthcare team information by responding to inquiries and requests. Uphold a safe and clean working environment through the implementation of procedures, rules, and regulations. Preserve patient confidentiality and operational integrity by monitoring the processing of confidential information. Maintain documentation of patient care services through auditing patient and clinic records.

Manage nursing supplies inventory by identifying trends and anticipating needs. Foster a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by effectively communicating information, responding to requests, and building rapport. General Guidelines for all Clinical and Administrative Personnel: Familiarize and adhere to AAAASF Guidelines and internal care delivery policies.

Supervise and participate in team activities, leading by example. Ensure patient and family involvement in care decisions, while promoting patient and family autonomy. Follow proper procedures for reporting patient and staff injuries. Infection Control: Implement all aspects of the Infection Control Policy as applicable.

Team Work: Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and promote a positive work environment. Adhere to patient and staff rights and responsibilities. Provide customer satisfaction-oriented environment. Possess strong time management skills. Ensure a safe environment for patients, families, and staff. Assist in the orientation of new personnel as assigned.

Recognizing Abuse and Neglect: Identify high-risk families or situations and take appropriate actions. Notify physicians if signs of abuse/neglect are present. Patient Education: Assess patient learning needs and document education teaching per policy. Assist patients and families with additional educational needs. Patient Advocacy: Maintain patient confidentiality and attend required trainings and in-services.

Integration and Coordination of Care: Coordinate care across settings and disciplines. Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Describe safety plans and respond to potential emergent situations effectively. Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour Experience: ER: 1 year (Required) ICU: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: BLS Certification (Required) RN (Required) Work Location: In person