REGISTERED NURSE - ACUTE ICU/CCU | FULL TIME DAY SHIFT |

REGISTERED NURSE - ACUTE ICU/CCU | FULL TIME DAY SHIFT | 25296 Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support Requisition Number: REGIS009151 Posted: May 8, 2026 Full-Time On-site Location New Bridge Medical Center Responsibilities 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. 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 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 patient's educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs. Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for patient care. Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching. Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient's condition. Communicates relevant patient care information on shift-to-shift report. Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice. Collaborates with all members of the health care team and documents pertinent information regarding patient's response to treatment and progression toward goals in patient's chart. Completes Admission/Transfer Summary Sheet and/or Discharge Summary. Transcribes physician's orders in patient chart accurately and timely (when Ward Clerk is not available). 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. Administers intravenous medications in compliance with policies and procedures. Titrates medicated infusions as per physician's prescriptives, protocols, and standard; transports patients to operating room and from post anesthesia care unit. Checks 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, Ward Clerks and other ancillary staff. 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. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and creates necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps. Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct. Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements. Other Job Duties Orients patient's family to new environment; develops rapport with patient's 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 in-service programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues. Responds to hospital codes (Code 9, Code Blue, Nurse Control, etc., as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization. Attends monthly unit meetings. Position Qualifications Current NJ licensure as RN required. BLS & IV certification required. One-year medical surgical experience preferred. 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. 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 All patient care areas. Frequently prolonged standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients. Protective clothing worn; face shield, gloves, impermeable gown. Salary & Differential Salary commensurate with experience within posted range. $46.94-$66.43. Differential: WEEKEND $2.25 PER HR; EVE DIFF 10%; NIGHT 12%; CHARGE PAY $2.25 PER HR. Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr