REGISTERED NURSE | EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT | FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT (25069)

New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our on-site team in Paramus, NJ. The role includes assessment, direct patient care, and discharge planning in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership to maintain high-quality care and patient safety. Requirements include NJ RN license and 1 year of ED experience; BLS/ACLS/PALS and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in New Jersey (or eligible).
• 1 year of Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in English (reading/writing).

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and provide direct patient care per age appropriate needs.
• Document care, monitor progress, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with health care team; report changes to physicians.
• Provide patient and family teaching and support.
• Utilize hospital computer system for documentation.
• Adhere to infection control and safety policies.

Skills

Nursing

ED experience

BLS ACLS PALS

English proficiency

Education

BSN required

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Locations

Showing 1 location

New Jersey CPB Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

• On-site
• Nursing/Nursing Support
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REGIS009693

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 Nurse.

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.

ASSESSMENT

• 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.

DIRECT 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 discharge goals in patient's chart.
• Completes Admission, Discharge, and Groups in electronic medical record.
• 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.

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES

• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by presenting findings on patients as it relates to admission/discharge, and groups on disease specific topics
• Applies principles of infection control and safety.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• 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.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with patient experience expectations.

Other Duties

• Orients patients to new environment; develops rapport with patient.
• Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality of groups as they relate to Depression disorders, and self-harm reduction.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assists other personnel as needed. Be assigned to patient care in an emergency or " other duties as assigned".
• Keeps up to date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment.
• Participates in continuing education activities; attends mandatory scheduled in-service programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.
• Responds to hospital codes (Team 20, Dr. Strong, RRT and Code Blue, within assigned unit assignments.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Attends monthly unit meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, IV Therapy
• 1yr ED experience necessary.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program at the time of hire, with the expectation that the degree will be completed within three (3) years of the hire date.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

• Behavioral Health Service Units
• Frequently prolonged standing/walking.
• Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown when required for infection control protocol; otherwise, behavioral health dress code; presentable street clothes.
• Ability to work semi-independent under the supervision of NM/ADNs.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$46.94-$66.43/ Hour DIFFERENTIALS: WEEKEND $2.25 PER HR EVE DIFF- 10% NIGHT 12% /CHARGE PAY $2.25 PER HR

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.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Education

Required

BSN or better in Registered Nurse.

Experience

Required

1 year: 1yr ED experience necessary.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

IV Therapy

PALS

ACLS

BLS

Registered Nurse

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