Registered Nurse

Full time.  No nights, weekends, or on-call!

Qualifications:

• A comprehensive understanding of pre and post-procedure patient care requirements.
• Must possess a proactive "can-do" attitude, demonstrating initiative and adaptability to change, while maintaining a professional appearance.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations effectively.
• Experience in Emergency Room (ER), Operating Room (OR), or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings required.
• Educational Requirements:
• Graduate from an accredited nursing school.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Basic Function and Responsibility:

• Create a conducive environment conducive to a positive patient care experience by assessing, planning, and executing effective care plans, while maintaining clear communication with patients and their families.
• Act as the primary coordinator of all disciplines involved in patient care in an acute or clinic setting.
• Make informed decisions in response to changes in patient condition or treatment responses, maintaining a composed demeanor.
• Utilize Electronic Health Record systems for accurate documentation of patient care.
• Coordinate effectively with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient status, test results, and critical values.
• Provide individualized, age-appropriate, safe, and high-quality patient care throughout pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases.
• Serve as a resource and collaborate with other team members using the nursing process to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Accountable for daily clinical operations, including care for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients, with proficiency in assessment, pain management, sedation, and related complications.
• Administer sedation and analgesia as appropriate and monitor patients accordingly.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, adherence to policies and procedures, unit efficiencies, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Provide patient and healthcare team information by responding to inquiries and requests.
• Uphold a safe and clean working environment through the implementation of procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Preserve patient confidentiality and operational integrity by monitoring the processing of confidential information.
• Maintain documentation of patient care services through auditing patient and clinic records.
• Manage nursing supplies inventory by identifying trends and anticipating needs.
• Foster a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by effectively communicating information, responding to requests, and building rapport.

General Guidelines for all Clinical and Administrative Personnel:

• Familiarize and adhere to AAAASF Guidelines and internal care delivery policies.
• Supervise and participate in team activities, leading by example.
• Ensure patient and family involvement in care decisions, while promoting patient and family autonomy.
• Follow proper procedures for reporting patient and staff injuries.

Infection Control:

• Implement all aspects of the Infection Control Policy as applicable.

Team Work:

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and promote a positive work environment.
• Adhere to patient and staff rights and responsibilities.
• Provide customer satisfaction-oriented environment.
• Possess strong time management skills.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Assist in the orientation of new personnel as assigned.

Recognizing Abuse and Neglect:

• Identify high-risk families or situations and take appropriate actions.
• Notify physicians if signs of abuse/neglect are present.

Patient Education:

• Assess patient learning needs and document education teaching per policy.
• Assist patients and families with additional educational needs.

Patient Advocacy:

• Maintain patient confidentiality and attend required trainings and in-services.

Integration and Coordination of Care:

• Coordinate care across settings and disciplines.

Safety and Emergency Preparedness:

• Describe safety plans and respond to potential emergent situations effectively.

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Experience:

• ER: 1 year (Required)
• ICU: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person