REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT 3:00p-3:00a (25068)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 64,664 - 91,513; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time-off policy

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. Applicants must hold a current NJ RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, collaborating with a healthcare team, and documenting patients' responses. Experience in an ED is preferred, and a BSN is required or in progress. The position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN.
• Good interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• 2 years of recent ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in Emergency Department.
• Document patient care and communicate with healthcare team.
• Assess nursing needs and identify changes in patient condition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

IV Therapy

ED Experience

Education

BSN

Job description

Join Our Team at 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, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse.

Job Duties

• Gives comprehensive patient care.
• Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching.
• 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.
• 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 healthcare team.
• Documents pertinent information regarding patient’s response to treatment and progression toward discharge goals in the patient’s chart.
• Completes Admission, Discharge, and Groups in the 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.
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by presenting findings on patients as it relates to admission/discharge and group 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.
• Provides customer service with respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness; all responses are timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with patient expectations.

Other Duties

• Orients patients to the new environment; develops rapport with patients.
• Assists in data collection and analysis of quality 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; may be assigned to patient care in an emergency or other duties as assigned.
• Keeps up to date with current trends pertinent to the 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.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Experienced ED nurses.
• BSN preferred – must have at least 2 years of recent (less than 5 years) ED experience.
• Must have ACLS, PALS and Triage course upon hire.
• ENA certification preferred.
• Inexperienced ED, including in‑house transfers and new grads.
• BSN required or in progress (submit a letter showing matriculation status from the academic institution) with a completion date of 3 years from date of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required upon hire unless accepted into the Nurse Residency Program.

Education

BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program with completion expected within three (3) years of start date.

Job Setting / Physical Demands

Emergency Department setting. 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‑independently under the supervision of NM/ADN.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range: $46.94‑$66.43 per hour. Differentials: weekend $2.25 per hour, evening differential 10%, night 12%/charge pay $2.25 per hour.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. Work‑life balance is prioritized with a generous time‑off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays. We offer tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to support employee development.