Registered Nurse (RN) (Emergency Department) - Evening

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

30d • $44 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The RN provides culturally sensitive, patient-centered care in accordance with ANA standards, the New Jersey Practice Act, Joint Commission requirements, professional standards, hospital and Nursing Department policies, and evidence-based nursing practice. The nurse uses the Nursing Process and evaluates care effectiveness through nurse-sensitive indicators and patient outcomes. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary, patient-focused model. Orientation includes CPR certification, an IV course, departmental orientation, and non-violent crisis intervention; this intervention training is also renewed annually. The scheduled hours are 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The role includes assessing patients, developing and documenting care plans, administering medications, responding to changes in condition and emergencies, educating patients and families, coordinating discharge resources, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The RN may serve as a resource nurse, preceptor, or mentor, float between units, and provide one-to-one patient observation when needed.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within three years of hire.
• Graduate of the CSMC Resident program, or at least one year of acute-care RN experience.
• Current New Jersey RN license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification within the first six months.
• CSMC IV Certification within the first year.
• Complete stroke and trauma education requirements within the first year and maintain them thereafter.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification within three months of hire.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to relate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

• Stepdown, telemetry, or Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Previous RN Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Specialty professional nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide considerate, respectful care centered on each patient's individual needs.
• Affirm patients' right to make decisions about their medical care, including discontinuing treatment to the extent permitted by law.
• Complete life-span education as appropriate.
• Obtain and communicate a complete, systematic, consistent, and continuous nursing history and baseline assessment, using hand-off policy and documentation requirements.
• Document patient assessments, nursing diagnoses, care plans, interventions, evaluations, and progress according to hospital and nursing policies and applicable standards of care and practice.
• Analyze patient information and assessments to determine nursing diagnoses and needs for nursing care, medical intervention, or other clinical services.
• Identify patient problems and formulate nursing diagnoses based on physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
• Include patients and families in developing individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications in accordance with CSHS policies and manufacturer instructions; take immediate, appropriate action in response to medication variances or adverse reactions.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and emergency situations and respond immediately and appropriately.
• Participate in unit conferences about quality issues and improvement strategies, and suggest ways to improve patient safety.
• Delegate appropriate components of care to non-professional caregivers and follow up on delegated care and assignments.
• Apply nursing knowledge and sound judgment in clinical and patient-care management decisions.
• Use critical-thinking skills in patient care and care coordination to support optimal outcomes.
• Follow CSHS Pain Assessment policy.
• Function as a Resource Nurse, making decisions in the absence of the Clinical Leader and/or Nurse Manager.
• Support cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies, and other resources.
• Evaluate discharge needs and access appropriate resources for patients and families.
• Provide written and verbal education to patients and/or families.
• Function as a preceptor or mentor to students and new staff members.
• Promote teamwork within the unit and between departments.
• Follow hospital policy for insertion, maintenance, and removal of Foley catheters, when applicable, and demonstrate appropriate catheter-care rationale and techniques in accordance with policy #4668.
• Complete required competencies and annual mandatory requirements related to indwelling urinary catheters.
• Float between units as an RN and provide one-to-one patient observation when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 30 hours per week or more.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Well-Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility coverage and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
• Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
• Growth opportunities and workforce development initiatives.
• Continuing education and onsite training.
• Concierge services with work and family benefits.
• Work/life balance initiatives and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree