Registered Nurse (RN)

Optimacare; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaris Health at Hamilton Park in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a registered nurse (RN) to oversee nursing personnel and manage daily unit operations. You will ensure the highest quality of care, maintain care plans, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and external stakeholders.

The role requires current NJ RN licensure, strong assessment skills, and the ability to respond quickly in emergencies while upholding facility guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications

• Full command of the English language, including understanding technical concepts.
• Current registered nurse license from an approved New Jersey school of nursing (recent geriatric or rehabilitative nursing experience and supervisory experience preferred).
• Current physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of state nursing principles.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing personnel and unit operations.
• Communicate with residents, families, and government/public entities.
• Maintain care plans, residents’ records, and documentation with meticulous attention to detail.
• Notify attending physicians and families promptly of any health changes.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Assessment skills

Nursing techniques

Education

RN license (NJ)

Job description

Alaris Health at Hamilton Park, a 200+ bed-skilled nursing Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, seeks a registered nurse (RN) to help oversee nursing personnel, tend to the unit’s daily operations and fulfill other responsibilities, including but not limited to:.

• effectively communicating with everyone from residents to government personnel and the general public
• providing the highest quality of care possible to each of our residents, paying meticulous attention to care plans, courses of action, residents’ records and documents
• maintaining composure in emergency situations and complying with all Center guidelines and regulations
• ensuring that each resident’s attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in his/her health condition
• and above all, ensuring that each resident receives the highest quality of service, compassion and care

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Full command of the English language, including understanding technical concepts
• Current registered nurse license from an approved New Jersey school of nursing (recent experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing and experience in supervisory capacity is preferred)
• Current physical assessment skills, comprehensive knowledge of state nursing principles
• Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and practices
• Ability to handle/manipulate instruments and equipment and supervise nursing functions
• Possess empathetic attitude towards residents and be able to gain their confidence
• Ability to recognize and identify symptoms and make decisions quickly in emergencies