RN – Emergency Room

HiredFirst; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency seeks a qualified nursing leader in New Jersey to supervise unit staff, ensure high-quality patient care, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, valid RN licensure in California, and five years of technical experience, along with strong leadership abilities. This role involves direct patient care coordination and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ technical experience in a related field.
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership required.
• RN licensure in California and Basic Life Support certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide unit-based leadership and collaborate with nursing staff.
• Supervise and direct nursing and ancillary personnel.
• Coordinates care with patients and healthcare teams.
• Investigate and resolve care or operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care management

Quality improvement

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

Provide unit-based leadership collaborating with Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff.

Supervise and direct nursing and ancillary personnel.

Ensure safe, cost-effective, high-quality patient care.

Assess and improve patient experience and satisfaction.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent – required; Master’s preferred

5 years’ technical experience preferred

Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership – required

Licenses & Certifications:

RN licensure in California – required

Basic Life Support (BLS) – required

CPR/BLS or RQI BLS – preferred

Clinical specialty/nursing administration certification – preferred

Supervise and direct unit personnel; participate in patient care as needed.

Coordinate care with patients, families, and healthcare team.

Monitor patient care quality and compliance with safety standards.

Investigate and resolve care or operational issues; recommend policy changes.

Manage staffing assignments based on patient acuity and staff skills.

Coach, evaluate, and discipline personnel; participate in hiring/termination decisions.

Maintain safe and functional equipment; ensure unit cleanliness.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives.