Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Treat actual or potential health problems using the nursing diagnosis and case management. Teach, counsel and provide supportive care to the patient and their significant others

Essential Functions 

• Interviews patient (if possible) and/or family to obtain required history and make an accurate assessment. 

• Assigns a triage priority based on observations and available information. 

• Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols. 

• Calls for crisis intervention if appropriate. 

• Communicates and acts as liaison between the patient, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity. 

• Coordinates the needs of the patient with supporting departments and assists in solving problems related to the welfare of patient and staff. 

• Charts concisely, descriptively, and legibly indicating patient’s progress or lack or progress. 

• Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently. 

• Demonstrates understanding of, and adheres to, the hospital’s infection control protocols. 

• Demonstrates compliance with exiting standards and policies.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications
Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of NJ.

Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association), 

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support. IV Certification preferred. 

Minimum Work Experience
2 year or more experience in an acute care setting preferred. Critical care experience preferred

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed

CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. The rates listed for each position is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary/hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our talent acquisition specialist if selected for an interview.

We offer an excellent benefit package including but not limited to the following benefit offerings:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Disability Insurance
Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan