Staff Nurse, Family Health Services - FICN - Nights

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent, state-owned teaching hospital seeks a dedicated Staff Nurse for Family Health Services during night shifts. In this vital role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring safety, and achieving health goals for assigned patients. Your expertise will contribute to patient education, discharge planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. This position emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills to enhance patient outcomes. Join a supportive environment where your contributions make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey with BLS certification.
• Minimum of one year Pediatric or Adult Medical/Surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for patient care activities, safety, and goal achievements.
• Collaborates with care team members to plan patient care.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Critical thinking

Effective interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in New Jersey

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification

Job description

Staff Nurse, Family Health Services - FICN - Nights

Pay: Competitive

Location: Newark/New Jersey

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 12860

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety, and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning, and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating the patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin breakdown, falls, and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates, and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

The competent practice of the Professional Registered Nurse is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient/family satisfaction, care and services demonstrated and thoroughly documented in accordance with American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Organization Standards Sentinel Event Alert Recommendation, Patient/Family Centered Principles, Department of Health Standards, and University Hospital Policies and Procedures. As professional licensed staff and member of an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Professional Nurse exemplifies the behavioral expectations articulated for this role and the Nursing Department Philosophy.

Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. BLS required. Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS). Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required. Proficiency in the English language is required. Minimum of one (1) year Pediatric or Adult Medical/Surgical experience within the past three (3) years. Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification preferred. Ability to employ problem-solving techniques and critical thinking. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to organize care/activities of multiple patients.

About the Company

University Hospital is an independent, state-owned, teaching hospital in Newark, New Jersey that provides tertiary care to Northern New Jersey.