REGISTERED NURSE | EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (25067)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

5d • $47 - $66

About The Position

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The nurse provides assessment, treatment, and patient care appropriate to the growth and development of the ages of patients served. The role includes comprehensive direct and indirect patient care, collaboration with the healthcare team, patient and family education, accurate documentation, and participation in quality and continuing education activities. The position is based in Behavioral Health Service Units and requires the ability to work semi-independently under the supervision of NM/ADNs.

The position requires current New Jersey RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and IV Therapy credentials, and one year of emergency department experience. A BSN is required, or the candidate must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program at hire and complete the degree within three years of the hire date. Compensation is $46.94–$66.43 per hour, commensurate with experience within the posted range, with additional differentials noted for weekends, evening, night, and charge pay.

Requirements

• Current New Jersey RN licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and IV Therapy.
• One year of emergency department experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program at hire, with the degree to be completed within three years of the hire date.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document initial observations and assessments of patients’ immediate nursing needs.
• Systematically assess patients’ nursing needs, identify changes in their clinical condition, and select, plan, evaluate, and document care.
• Assess and address patients’ educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs, including initiating appropriate referrals.
• Provide comprehensive patient care and patient and family teaching.
• Consult with unit Nursing Leadership about significant changes in a patient’s condition.
• Communicate relevant patient care information during shift-to-shift reports and collaborate with members of the healthcare team.
• Use patient care standards in clinical practice and document patients’ responses to treatment and progress toward discharge goals.
• Complete admissions, discharges, and groups in the electronic medical record.
• Seek clarification of unclear or inappropriate physician orders, interpret clinical data, and promptly notify physicians when changes in management are indicated.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, presenting findings related to admission, discharge, and disease-specific group topics.
• Apply infection-control and safety principles and follow departmental policies, quality assurance, environmental, and infection-control standards.
• Follow the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and Mission, Vision, and Values, and meet customer service expectations with timely, professional, caring, and respectful responses.
• Orient patients to the environment and develop rapport with them.
• Assist with data collection and analysis of group quality related to depression disorders and self-harm reduction.
• Use the hospital computer system according to job responsibilities and hospital policy.
• Assist other personnel as needed and provide patient care during emergencies or as assigned.
• Keep current with trends relevant to the assigned area and participate in continuing education and required in-service programs; share information gained at conferences with colleagues.
• Respond to hospital codes, including Team 20, Dr. Strong, RRT, and Code Blue, within assigned unit responsibilities.
• Attend monthly unit meetings and perform other related duties as required to support department and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time-off policy including vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level