REGISTERED NURSE (ACUTE MED-SURG)- FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT 21833

Description

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse.

Job Duties

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.

ASSESSMENTIdentifies and documents initial observation and assessment of the patients 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 patients educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.

Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for patient care.

DIRECT PATIENT CAREGives comprehensive patient care.

Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching.Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patients condition.

Collaborates with all members of the health care team.

Communicates relevant patient care information on shift to shift report. Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice.Documents pertinent information regarding patients response to treatment and progression toward goals in patients chart.

Completes Admission/Transfer Summary Sheet and/or Discharge Summary.

Transcribes physicians orders in patient chart accurately and timely (when Ward Clerk is not available).

Seeks clarification of physicians 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 physicians prescriptives, protocols, and standard.Transports patients to operating room and from post anesthesia care unit.C. SAFETYChecks 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.

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES

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, Unit Clerks and other ancillary staff.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards; promotes adherence to Patient Bill of Rights.

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.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIESOrients patients family to new environment; develops rapport with patients 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 inservice programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.Responds to hospital codes (Code 9, Code Blue, Nurse Control, etc., as assigned. Performs other related duties as required.Attends monthly unit meetings.

BASIC COMPETENCIESEducation/Licensure: Graduation from accredited school of Nursing. Current NJ licensure as RN.Experience

1 year medical surgical experience preferred.

Skills

BLS & IV certification required. 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

JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDSAll patient care areas.Frequently prolonged standing/walking.Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Registered Nurse

Licenses & Certifications

Required

IV Therapy

Registered Nurse

BLS

Experience

Required

1 year: Experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.