Registered Nurse Emergency Room

CareWell Health Medical Center; East Orange (NJ); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CareWell Health Medical Center in East Orange, NJ, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care and support to patients and their families. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, coordinating care, and ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in an acute care setting and hold relevant certifications such as BLS and ACLS. Willingness to work holidays and weekends is essential.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in NJ.
• 2 years or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Interview patients and families to gather required history.
• Assign triage priority based on observations.
• Initiate diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
• Communicate as liaison between patient, family, and health professionals.

Conocimientos

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Nursing procedures

Infection control protocols

Educación

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current Registered Nurse license in NJ

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

IV Certification preferred

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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

• Interviews patient (if possible) and/or family to obtain required history and make an accurate assessment.
• Assigns a triage priority based on observations and available information.
• Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols.
• Calls for crisis intervention if appropriate.
• Communicates and acts as liaison between the patient, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity.
• Coordinates the needs of the patient with supporting departments and assists in solving problems related to the welfare of patient and staff.
• Charts concisely, descriptively, and legibly indicating patient’s progress or lack or progress.
• Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates understanding of, and adheres to, the hospital’s infection control protocols.
• Demonstrates compliance with exiting standards and policies.

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); ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support. IV Certification preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

2 years or more experience in an acute care setting preferred. Critical care experience preferred.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed.

Physical Demands Analysis

The following tables detail the individual physical demands using the following six categories: Mobility, Strength, Upper Extremity Postural Activity, Sensory/Perceptual, Work Environment, and Conditions of Work.