Registered Nurse - FLOAT - Primary Care

Summit Health CityMD•Berkeley Heights, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse floats among the Primary Care locations in Warren, Bridgewater, Short Hills, Millburn, Florham Park, East Hanover, Bernardsville, and Morristown. The role provides patient support and communication and helps create an exceptional patient experience that builds satisfaction, trust, and organizational loyalty. The nurse welcomes and prepares patients for appointments, shares relevant information about their visit, and communicates clearly about scheduled services. The position involves administering medications as directed, carrying out clinical tests and procedures, collecting and documenting patient information, providing patient instruction, and supporting prescription refills. The nurse also prepares and maintains treatment rooms, supplies, and equipment, and performs related quality checks.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Phlebotomy experience required.
High school diploma or equivalency required.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers is required within 90 days of employment.
Self-motivated, energetic, and able to work autonomously.
Detail-oriented and committed to safe patient care.
Results-oriented, with a bias for action and drive to achieve superior outcomes.
Flexible, solution-oriented, and comfortable in an ever-changing environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Collaborative and supportive team approach.
Service-oriented, optimistic, and willing to help resolve issues.
Humble, respectful, and able to engender trust.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred.
Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, or emergency room settings preferred.
Spanish-speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate kindness and compassion in patient interactions.
Prepare and administer oral, intramuscular, and intradermal medications as directed by the provider, following the Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration.
Perform point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture and staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities.
Collect and document vital signs, histories, and screenings.
Instruct patients regarding medications and diet.
Authorize prescription refills as directed.
Prepare patients, rooms, and supplies for visits or examinations.
Perform phlebotomy and correctly process specimens.
Clean and maintain treatment rooms and equipment.
Perform quality controls and equipment checks.
Welcome and prepare patients for appointments and communicate relevant visit information and scheduled services.