Registered nurse

CareWell Health; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CareWell Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (NJ) to provide nursing care, case management, and education to patients and families. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care across physical, psychological, and social domains in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The role requires current NJ RN licensure and BLS certification, with at least 1 year in behavioral health preferred. Availability for holidays and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in New Jersey.
• Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

• Performs a thorough and timely assessment of patient’s condition.
• Identifies problems/nursing needs including discharge needs.
• Intervenes to address identified problems and plans care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care and revises plan as needed.
• Provides education to patient and family; evaluates outcomes.
• Communicates with physicians, coworkers, patients, and families.
• Gives shift reports on time, accurately and concisely.
• Documents patient information accurately in medical records.
• Maintains National Patient Safety Goals.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Discharge planning

Patient education

Interdepartmental coordination

Communication with physicians

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

NJ RN license

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

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Job Summary

Treat actual or potential health problems using the nursing diagnosis and case management. Teach, counsel and provide supportive care to the patient and their significant others

Essential Functions

• Performs a thorough and timely assessment of patient’s condition including physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative aspects.

• Identifies problems/nursing needs including discharge needs

• Intervenes appropriately to address identified problems and needs. Plans care according to standards of care. Manages time efficiently/sets priorities appropriately

• Evaluates effectiveness of care and revises plan if necessary

• Provides education consistent with the patient/family learning abilities and preferences; evaluates outcomes

• Effectively communicates with physician’s, co-workers, patients, families

• Reports pertinent observations regarding patients to physicians and other health care team members

• Shift report is given on time, accurately and concisely

• Documentation on the patient’s medical record is accurate, complete and concise

• Maintains National Patient Safety Goals

• Verifies, coordinates and carries out physicians orders accurately

• Coordinates interdepartmental transfers smoothly and efficiently

• Coordinates interdepartmental activities (i.e., lab, radiology, etc.) to ensure timely efficient care

• Communicates and coordinates with Case Manager to ensure timely discharge, patient satisfaction and quality care along the continuum of care

• Practices Universal Standard Precautions

• Demonstrates knowledge of practices department safety procedures, including safe handling of equipment and hazardous substances

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications
Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of NJ.

Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year or more experience in Behavioral Health preferred.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed