Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse to skillfully administer total patient care in the Emergency Department, providing leadership and clinical expertise in assessment, planning and delivery of emergency care.

The role involves specialized primary nursing care for acutely ill and trauma patients in accordance with all policies and procedures, emphasizing teamwork, safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in New Jersey.
• 1 year of ED/CC/MS experience.
• BLS certified.
• ACLS and PALS required within 12 months of hire.
• Phlebotomy or IV certification required.
• Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care in Emergency Department according to standards.
• Lead and provide clinical expertise in assessment, planning and delivery of emergency care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organization skills

English language

Education

RN license – New Jersey

BSN preferred

ACLS/PALS within 12 months

Phlebotomy or IV certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to skillfully administer total patient care in accordance with Emergency Nursing Standards of Practice, provides leadership and clinical expertise in the assessing, planning and delivery of emergency care. Provides specialized primary nursing care for acutely ill and injured trauma cases in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. One (1) year of recent (recent meaning within two (2) years) Emergency Department, Critical Care or Medical/Surgical experience required. BLS required. Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS). ACLS and PALS required within twelve (12) months of employment and must maintained throughout employment. Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required. Proficiency in the English language is required. BSN preferred. Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word. Ability to employ problem solving techniques and critical thinking. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to organize care/activities of multiple patients.