Registered Nurse – 5 Harmony Acute Care/Pulmonary

AtlantiCare; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team. This entry-level position involves assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and providing educational support to patients. Candidates should have a current RN license in New Jersey, ideally a BSN, and relevant experience in emergency or ICU settings. Competitive benefits are offered including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in New Jersey or valid multi-state license is required.
• Enrollment in a BSN program within 1 year if hired without a BSN.
• Experience: Proficiency in clinical applications; relevant specialty experience in acute care, ER, ICU or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient data, implement care plans, and evaluate interventions.
• Provide education to promote patient empowerment.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and leadership.
• Evaluate outcomes and revise plans as needed.
• Educate and empower patients to promote engagement and self-care.

Skills

Emergency Room experience

ICU/CTA units experience

Proficiency in clinical applications

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – 5 Harmony Acute Care/Pulmonary at AtlantiCare. The Registered Nurse is a member of the interdisciplinary team working with the Physician. The RN utilizes the nursing care process including initiation of culturally competent continuum of care in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. The RN is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary plan of care to ensure consistency with the medical treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Assessment – identify, gather and organize subjective and objective data for the patient/family/significant other, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural aspects.
• Planning – identify actual or potential problems and desired outcomes (goals) and develop a documented plan of care for the patient, family and interdisciplinary team.
• Intervention – implement specific interventions or orders consistent with the plan of care and medical treatment plan.
• Evaluation – determine the effectiveness of interventions in achieving the plan of care; document actions; reassess and revise problems, goals, plan of care and interventions as needed.
• Education and empowerment – provide education aligned with identified problems and goals to promote patient empowerment.

The RN actively supports performance improvement initiatives and provides leadership to other members of the patient care team. By participating in educational activities, the RN pursues continued professional and personal growth.

Experience and Specialties

• Emergency Room, Trauma, ICU/CTA units and related hospital areas with 2 years medical/surgical and/or emergency room experience preferred.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire or transfer; ATCN or TNCC required within 24 months of hire or transfer; PALS or ENPC required within 12 months; CPI required by 6/30/24 for current staff; continuously maintained thereafter for new hires.
• Other department-specific requirements and certifications may apply (e.g., NICU, Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Perinatology, Pediatrics, Endoscopy, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Oncology Infusion, Wound Care, Cardiology, Structural Heart, etc.).

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. If hired without a BSN, enrollment in a BSN program within 1 year and completion within 3 years.
• Licensure: Current RN license in New Jersey or valid multi-state license; BLS required.
• Experience: Proficiency in clinical applications; relevant specialty experience as listed above.

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to hospital environment hazards, blood-borne pathogens, infectious diseases and hazardous substances.
• Physical requirements include considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching; extensive standing and walking; frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting of 50–100 pounds with assistance; pushing and pulling of heavy equipment.
• Some departments may require color discrimination.

Essential functions are listed in the department-specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Total Rewards

AtlantiCare offers a market-competitive total rewards package designed to support the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of team members. Benefits may include PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement plans, disability coverage, life and AD&D insurance, tuition reimbursement, FSAs, wellness programs and voluntary benefits. Eligibility varies by position.

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care