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REGISTERED NURSE - LONG TERM CARE - EXTENDED CARE (UNIT 11-7) |FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (20699)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Paramus, NJ

$46.94 - $66.43 / hour

Join Our Team at Bergen 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, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse. Job Duties 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/resident’s needs for immediate nursing action within twenty-four hours of admission. Systematically and accurately assesses nursing needs of the patient to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture. Identifies appropriate foci. Develops, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment. Assesses, intervenes, and documents appropriately to meet patient's educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs with other disciplines. Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for patient care. Gives comprehensive patient/resident care. Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching. Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient's condition. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to complete MDS/care planning in compliance with regulatory agency requirement. Communicates relevant patient care information on shift-to-shift report. Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice. Documents pertinent information regarding patient's response to treatment, progression toward goals in patient's chart. Revises Plan of Care as indicated. Completes Admission/Transfer Summary Sheet and/or Discharge Summary. Transcribes physician's orders in patient chart accurately and timely. Seeks clarification of physician's orders that are unclear or inappropriate. Interprets clinical data, 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 prescriptive, protocols, standard. Completes checks to ensure that emergency equipment is on hand and in good working order. Recognizes reports malfunction/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, NIPP, & pacemaker). Checks that all monitoring equipment, ventilator alarms are set according to standards. Participates in 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, CNAs, and other ancillary staff. Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, & 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 create 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 Duties Orients patient's family to new environment; develops rapport with patient's family Relieves the Nurse Manager as required. Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality Assurance/CQI monitors; participates in implementation of follow up action. Accurately and 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 scheduled Inservice programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues. Performs other related duties as required. Position Qualifications Current New Jersey Registered Nurse license required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. IV Certification required. Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position. Education BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program with completion expected within three (3) years of start date. Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience. Salary commensurate with experience within posted range. $46.94 - $66.43 per hour | DIFFERENTIALS: WEEKEND $2.00 PER HR EVE DIFF- 10% NIGHT 12% /CHARGE PAY $2.00 PER HR 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.