Registered Nurse - Urology

Astera; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Astera in Denville, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Urology practice. The role provides primary patient care, including assessments, planning and evaluating medical care.

You will perform prescribed treatments, document progress, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians. Requires NJ RN license and CPR/BLS; BSN preferred. Pay range is $42–50 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of professional nursing experience.
• NJ RN license and CPR/BLS.
• BSN preferred.
• Knowledge of patient care processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient consent and maintain confidentiality.
• Assess health history, vital signs, and disease condition.
• Provide care per guidelines and document progress.
• Administer medications and monitor response.
• Educate patients and families about health status.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams.
• Maintain medical records and QA data.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nursing experience

Patient triage

Care planning

Documentation skills

Communication with patients

Education

Registered Nurse license in NJ

CPR / BLS

Nursing school training

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Medical charting

Job description

Why Join Us?

For us, what matters most is excellence. We are caring professionals, people who live, work and dedicate themselves to the communities within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As such, we strive to provide a sanctuary of excellence, precision, thoroughness and genuine compassion. We also take a whole-person approach to patient care and treatment, tailoring all that we do around their unique needs. And we do all we can for patients, going the extra mile to see that they’re supported, informed and getting the one-on-one care and service they deserve.

Job Description:

Our Urology practice in Denville, New Jersey is looking for a Registered Nurse. Responsible for providing primary care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning and medical care evaluation.

Essential Functions:

1. Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
2. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, health risk factor and assess disease condition.
3. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care and federal/state laws and regulations.
4. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
5. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.
6. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
7. Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
8. Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
9. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
10. Other duties may be assigned.

Skills/Experience:

1. Minimum one year of professional nursing experience. Clinical experience preferred.
2. Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure and functions; and community resources.
3. Understanding of health care technology, equipment and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines and clinical policies and procedures.
4. Knowledge of wellness/illness, growth and development, human behavior psychosocial factors and alternative health care treatments.
5. Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
6. Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone.
7. Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan.
8. Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
9. Ability to calculate and administer drug dosage and injections and measure results.

Education/Requirements:

1. Registered Nurse license in the state of NJ.
2. Current CPR /BLS
3. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing.
4. BSN preferred.

Pay Range: $42/hr - $50/hr

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

We areproud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off. The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.