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 youre 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.
ASSESSMENT
Identifies 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.
Assesses the needs of patients family or significant others in regards to the patients
direct or long term care.
Selects plans evaluates all pertinent data and documents care based on this assessment.
Assesses intervenes and documents appropriately to meet patients educational
psychosocial and discharge planning needs appropriate to outpatient care and
effectiveness.
Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments services and/or outside agencies for
patient care.
DIRECT PATIENT CARE
Gives comprehensive confidential patient care.
Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching and evaluation.
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 upon in house transfer.
Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice.
Documents pertinent information regarding patients response to treatment and
progression toward goals in patients chart.
Transcribes outpatient physician orders gives written and verbal instructions to patient
and/or significant others and documents in patient chart accurately and timely.
Seeks clarification of physicians written prescriptions and orders that are unclear or
inappropriate.
Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician promptly if immediate changes in
management are indicated.
Administers either IM PO or subcutaneous medications in compliance with policies and
procedures and does teaching with patient family and significant other (e.g. signs and
symptoms of medication food and drug interaction physical psycho social and
nutrition in accordance to cultural needs)
SAFETY
Checks to ensure that emergency equipment is on hand and in good working order.
Checks that policy and procedure is followed accurately and consistently on proper
handling of sharps.
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.
cardiac monitors defibrillators suction apparatus doppler O2 tank liquid nitogen tank
laser equipment CO2 tank pulse oximetry and pacemaker).
Checks that all monitoring equipment and ventilator alarms are set according to
standards.
INDIRECT PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES
Participates in multidisciplinary 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 Hospital Attendants and other ancillary staff.
Practices and adheres to 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 Centers Code of Conduct.
Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission Vision and Values Statements.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Orients patients family to new environment; develops rapport with patients family.
Relieves the 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. Participates in all safety and hazard procedures.
Assists other personnel as needed.
Keeps up-to-date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment.
Participates in continuing education activities; attends scheduled in-service programs; shares information
gained at conferences with colleagues.
Responds to hospital codes (Code 9 Code Blue etc.) as assigned
Responds to emergencies in non-clinical areas as per policy and procedure.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Attends monthly staff meetings.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Education
Graduation from accredited school of Nursing with a BSN degree.
Current NJ license as RN or temporary permit to practice in New Jersey required. If practicing under
temporary permit must obtain license within 12 months.
Experience:
At least one year of experience.
Skills
BLS ACLS IV and certification.
PALS Certification within 1 year.
Demonstrates competence in the following:
Cardiac knowledge
IV insertion
12 leads EKG reading/Cardiac arrhythmias
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position. Second language a plus.
JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
All patient care areas.
Frequently prolonged standing/walking.
Lifts positions pushes and/or transfers patients.
Protective clothing worn: face shield gloves impermeable gown particulate respirator.
Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.
$46.94-$66.43 DIFFERENTIALS: WEEKEND $2.25 PER HR EVE DIFF- 10% NIGHT 12% /CHARGE PAY $2.25 PER HR
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.
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