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Nursing Jobs in Lyndhurst, NJ

Registered Nurse Liaison, Referral Development

$82,375 - $102,969 / year

Req #: 0000246520 Category: Nurses Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp Department: Referral Development Pay Range: $82,375.00 - $102,969.00 per year Location: 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092 Job Title: Liaison Location: Mountainside (MTN) Department Name: Referral Development Req #: 0000246520 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $82,375.00 - $102,969.00 per year Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Summary The Referral Liaison will be responsible for working with the Director of PreAdmissions in developing the census as defined through targeted goals of the business plan, The referral liaison is also responsible for developing relationships with referral sources in assigned territories via face to face contact, This position is responsible for representing Childrens Specialized Hospital in community based activities, In addition the Referral Liaison will identify new business and potential opportunities within the identified territory, An understanding of healthcare operations, legal guidelines and competitive analysis is needed, The referral liaison will provide in services and professional presentations to referral sources, Qualfiications Bachelor degree in healthcare related field Minimum 2 to 5 years clinical experience with pediatric rehabilitation emphasis, Ability to accurately assess patients for pediatric rehabilitation, A proven record of sales marketing, Extensive contacts with client families, health care teams at other agencies, other case management units, Patient Care Coordinators and other departments within the hospital, New Jersey Registered Nurse or LPN as applicable Must be able to travel to different sites Essential Functions Frequent contacts with Trauma Coordinators, NICU, PICU, Trauma Physicians, Insurance Case Managers staff, patients, parents, lawyers and organizations affiliated with the hospital, Has contact with people associated with exhibits and conferences, Must be able to work independently Meets expectations of department staff positions as required to meet customer expectations, Responsible for the coordination of all intakes information in conjunction with Director of Pre Admissions, Establishes contact with referring agency and sets up appointments with agency and family to screen applicant and complete admissions applications Ensures that all necessary information on patient patients family is obtained and provided to the proper party, Creates an environment that enables the department to fulfill its mission and meet or exceed its goals 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. Benefits And Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Outpatient

2 weeks ago

Operating Room Coordinator Registered Nurse - Morris County Surgical Center

SCA Health Parsippany, NJ

$48 - $54 / hour

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will . Responsibilities Coordinating professional development and education initiatives for Pre-Op, PACU, and Operating Room staff including, but not limited to: Evaluating preceptor program for Pre Op / PACU staff (RN, CNA, CMA) and when/where needed creating and maintaining preceptor program for Pre-Op / PACU staff (RN, CNA, CMA) with input from the Director of Nursing and Clinical Manager Assisting the OR Clinical Manager with the development and implementation of a preceptor program as needed Supporting the Pre-Op / PACU and OR Clinical Managers and Team Leads with ongoing education and development for staff (e.g., in-services, competencies, certifications) Developing and maintaining a central online repository for education and professional development materials; publishing to staff for ongoing development opportunities Obtaining feedback from staff regarding development and education needs and interests Coordinating Total Joint Program activities for the center including, but not limited to: Developing and implementing standard procedures and policies Ensuring resources are allocated to the review of total joint patient information as cases are posted and to patient clearances via Pre-Op calls Coordinating with Total Joint Replacement surgeons and support staff to ensure consistency in patient care, communications, and policies Conducting analysis to identify and implement quality / process improvement initiatives to improve total joint outcomes, surgeon satisfaction, and patient satisfaction scores Overseeing and assisting in coordinating current and future technology initiatives center wide Assessing current sets of orders, discharge instructions, etc. within ScanChart; update / maintain as needed to reflect surgeon requirements Managing the electronic medical records (EMR) system implementation including: overseeing requirements and content development with input from leadership, staff, surgeons, and other stakeholders coordinating with the vendor during development of interfaces and content overseeing the development of training materials and implementation plans coordinating center implementation and ongoing updates to reflect changing procedural and policy requirements Assisting in Facility logs management in electronic form via SurgLogs programming Additional support for caring for patients in both Pre Op and PACU as needed Managing patient recovery from anesthesia – general. Managing patient recovery from anesthesia – monitored anesthesia care. Managing patient recovery from anesthesia – regional. Managing patient recovery from anesthesia – local. Protecting patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical mechanical and thermal sources. Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient advocate. Handling all specimens according to facility policy and procedures. Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment. Communicating the patient’s current status to relevant parties throughout the continuum of care. Providing acute pain and comfort management as needed. Administering medications safely and correctly by using the 8-rights of safe medication administration. Performing interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels. Performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period. Providing nursing and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures. Performing interventions to protect patient from infection. Managing patient’s other co-morbid conditions as applicable. Managing patient’s fluid as prescribed. Assessing knowledge level of patient or designated support person Providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure; Involving patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process. Protecting patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy. Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice; Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy. Assess patient status throughout the episode of care Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors. Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes. Describe the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions. Apply the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer (eg, Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score [ie, PARSAP], Post Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System [PADSS], White) score accurately as defined by organizational policy. Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care by implementing: Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes. Transfer care as needed. Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care. Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions. Document episode of care completely, accurately, and legibly. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care. Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. Participate in the performance appraisal process. Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. Maintain required competencies. Pursue professional growth. Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Comply with all SCA and facility policies and procedures when providing patient care. Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience Five plus years of relevant experience including 1 to 2 years as a supervisor Pre Op/PACU and/or OR experience preferred. Current state licensure to practice within good standings. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) with documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification. Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification. Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification. Proficiency in computer skills USD $48.00/Hr. USD $54.00/Hr.