REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT

Overview 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 Provides comprehensive patient care. Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching. Identifies and documents initial observation and assessment of the patient's needs for immediate nursing action. Systematically and accurately assesses nursing needs of the patient 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 patient's educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs. Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for patient care. Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient’s condition. Communicates relevant patient care information on shift‑to‑shift reports. Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice. Collaborates with all members of the health care team. Documents pertinent information regarding patient’s response to treatment and progress toward discharge goals in the patient chart. Completes admission, discharge, and group documentation in the electronic medical record. Seeks clarification of physician’s orders that are unclear or inappropriate. Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician promptly if immediate changes in management are indicated. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by presenting findings on patients as it relates to admission/discharge, and groups on disease‑specific topics. Applies principles of infection control and safety. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Follows the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Values Statements. Delivers customer service that is respectful, flexible, professional, and timely, in line with patient expectations. Other Duties Orients patients to the new environment and develops rapport with patient. Assists in data collection and analysis of quality groups related to depression disorders and self‑harm reduction. Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system in accordance with hospital policy. Assists other personnel as needed; may be assigned to patient care in an emergency or other duties as assigned. Keeps up to date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment. Participates in continuing education activities; attends mandatory in‑service programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues. Responds to hospital codes (Team 20, Dr. Strong, RRT and Code Blue) within assigned unit assignments. Attends monthly unit meetings. Performs other duties as assigned to support the department and organization’s objectives. Position Qualifications Current New Jersey licensure as RN. BLS, ACLS, PALS, IV therapy certification. Good interpersonal skills. Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English. Experienced emergency department nurses: BSN preferred, at least 2 years of recent ED experience (less than 5 years). Must have ACLS, PALS and triage courses on hire. ENA certification preferred. Inexperienced ED nurses (including in‑house transfers and new grads): BSN required or in progress with completion within 3 years. ACLS and PALS required on hire unless accepted into the Nurse Residency Program. Education BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program with completion expected within three (3) years of start date. Job Setting/Physical Demands Emergency department setting. Frequently prolonged standing/walking. Protective clothing required: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown when required for infection control protocol; otherwise behavioral health dress code; presentable street clothes. Ability to work semi‑independently under the supervision of NM/ADNs. Salary Salary commensurate with experience within posted range: $46.94–$66.43 per hour. Differential: weekend $2.25 per hour; evening differential 10%; night differential 12%; charge pay $2.25 per hour. Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including 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. We are committed to the professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to support ongoing development. #J-18808-Ljbffr