RN

Registered Nurse

Job Type: Regular Part-Time

Location: Garfield, NJ (In-Person)

Compensation: $37$39 per hour | Malpractice Coverage Included

About BVMI

Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI) is a NJ State licensed nonprofit ambulatory care center providing free primary and preventive medical care to low-income, working, uninsured residents of Bergen County. Guided by a "Culture of Caring" philosophy, our staff and dedicated cadre of volunteer practitioners are committed to serving patients of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds with dignity and respect.

Why BVMI?

Looking for meaningful, mission-driven work with a schedule that fits your life? BVMI offers a MondayFriday schedule with no nights and no weekends, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Bergen County's uninsured residents.

Part-Time | 24 hours/week | Flexible 3-day schedule

$37$39/hour | Malpractice coverage included

Beautiful, modern, fully equipped facility

Collaborative, mission-driven team environment

Bilingual (Spanish) candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Position Overview

The Staff Nurse is a vital member of the clinical team, providing high-quality primary and preventive healthcare to a multi-cultural, uninsured population. This role operates within a "Culture of Caring" that is respectful of patients and supportive of medical excellence. When required, the Staff Nurse may serve as a clinical lead to oversee patient flow and ensure nursing coverage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Treatment:

• Collaborative Care: Work with practitioners and nurse managers as part of a treatment team to address urgent, chronic, and preventive healthcare needs.
• Patient Support: Assist practitioners in providing care both on-site and via telehealth platforms.
• Assessment: Accurately take and record vital signs and other clinical visit information within the EMR.
• Education: Provide healthcare education to patients and facilitate referrals to necessary ancillary services.

Leadership & Supervision:

• Operational Oversight: Fill in as Charge Nurse as needed, supervising nursing staff and overseeing patient flow to maintain clinic efficiency.
• Volunteer Support: Work effectively with BVMI's large volunteer medical staff to ensure seamless clinical operations.

Systems & Documentation:

• EMR Utilization: Maintain proficiency in the EMR system for all patient documentation.
• Compliance: Adhere to all clinical protocols and safety standards as established by the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• Experience: Previous experience in a fast-paced primary care practice or hospital-based ambulatory service.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication skills; knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) with the ability to train others.
• Language: Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Join Our Team

Make a difference in the lives of our patients apply today!