REGISTERED NURSE - ACUTE ICU/CCU | FULL TIME DAY SHIFT (12 HR) | 20669

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

2h • Onsite

About The Position

New Bridge Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, the center offers a supportive and inclusive work environment. They are looking for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a difference and thrives in a collaborative setting.

Requirements

• Current NJ licensure as RN.
• BLS & IV certification.
• Clinical nursing skills for a new graduate RN.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program with completion expected within three (3) years of start date.

Nice To Haves

• One-year medical surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Identifies and documents initial observation and assessment of the patient's needs for immediate nursing action.
• Systematically and accurately assesses nursing needs of the patient in order to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture.
• Selects, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment.
• Assesses, intervenes, and documents appropriately to meet patient's educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.
• Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for patient care.
• Gives comprehensive patient care.
• Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching.
• Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient's condition.
• Communicates relevant patient care information on shift-to-shift report.
• Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice.
• Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
• Documents pertinent information regarding patient's response to treatment and progression toward goals in patient's chart.
• Completes Admission/Transfer Summary Sheet and/or Discharge Summary.
• Transcribes physician's orders in patient chart accurately and timely (when Ward Clerk is not available).
• Seeks clarification of physician's orders that are unclear or inappropriate.
• Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician promptly if immediate changes in management are indicated.
• Administers intravenous medications in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Titrates medicated infusions as per physician's prescriptives, protocols, and standard.
• Transports patients to operating room and from post anesthesia care unit.
• Checks to ensure that emergency equipment is on hand and in good working order.
• Recognizes and reports malfunction or failure of equipment used in the area to Biomedical Engineering; takes appropriate action to repair/replace such equipment (e.g., ventilators, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, suction apparatus, pumps, doppler, O2 tank, and pacemaker).
• Checks policy and procedures on proper handling of sharps.
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by presenting findings on patients.
• Applies principles of infection control and safety.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
• Provides clinical supervision of LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistant, Ward Clerks and other ancillary staff.
• Demonstrates Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Orients patient's family to new environment; develops rapport with patient's family.
• Relieves the Nurse Manager/ Clinical Director as required.
• Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality Assurance/CQI monitors; participates in implementation of follow up action.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participates actively on Quality Improvement committees as assigned.
• Assists other personnel as needed.
• Keeps up to date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment.
• Participates in continuing education activities; attends mandatory scheduled in-service programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.
• Responds to hospital codes (Code 9, Code Blue, Nurse Control, etc., as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.
• Attends monthly unit meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays
• Robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees