REGISTERED NURSE IN THE ACUTE-FLOAT POOL PER DIEM ANY SHIFT 23527

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Per Diem • Paramus, New Jersey, United States • 2w ago

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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.
ASSESSMENT
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.
Assesses the needs of patient’s family or significant others in regards to the patient’s
direct or long term care.
Selects, plans, evaluates all pertinent data and documents care based on this assessment.
Assesses, intervenes, and documents appropriately to meet patient's educational,
psychosocial, and discharge planning needs appropriate to outpatient care and
effectiveness.
Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for
patient care.

DIRECT PATIENT CARE
Gives comprehensive, confidential patient care.
Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching and evaluation.
Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient's
condition.
Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
Communicates relevant patient care information upon in house transfer.
Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice.
Documents pertinent information regarding patient's response to treatment and
progression toward goals in patient's chart.
Transcribes outpatient physician orders, gives written and verbal instructions to patient
and/or significant others and documents in patient chart accurately and timely.
Seeks clarification of physician's written prescriptions and orders that are unclear or
inappropriate.
Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician promptly if immediate changes in
management are indicated.
Administers either IM, PO or subcutaneous medications in compliance with policies and
procedures and does teaching with patient, family, and significant other (e.g., signs and
symptoms of medication, food and drug interaction, physical, psycho social and
nutrition in accordance to cultural needs).

SAFETY
Checks to ensure that emergency equipment is on hand and in good working order.
Checks that policy and procedure is followed accurately and consistently on proper
handling of sharps.
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.,
cardiac monitors, defibrillators, suction apparatus, doppler, O2 tank, liquid nitogen tank,
laser equipment, CO2 tank, pulse oximetry and pacemaker).
Checks that all monitoring equipment and ventilator alarms are set according to
standards.

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES
Participates in multidisciplinary 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 Hospital Attendants, and other ancillary staff.
Practices and adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives,
quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards;
promotes adherence to Patient Bill of Rights.
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.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Orients patient's family to new environment; develops rapport with patient's family.
Relieves the 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. Participates in all safety and hazard procedures.
Assists other personnel as needed.
Keeps up-to-date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment.
Participates in continuing education activities; attends scheduled in-service programs; shares information
gained at conferences with colleagues.
Responds to hospital codes (Code 9, Code Blue, etc.,) as assigned
Responds to emergencies in non-clinical areas as per policy and procedure.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Attends monthly staff meetings.

BASIC COMPETENCIES
Education
Graduation from accredited school of Nursing with a BSN degree.
Current NJ license as RN or temporary permit to practice in New Jersey required. If practicing under
temporary permit, must obtain license within 12 months.

Experience
At least one year of experience.

Skills
BLS, ACLS, IV and certification.
PALS Certification within 1 year.
Demonstrates competence in the following:
Cardiac knowledge
IV insertion
12 leads EKG reading/Cardiac arrhythmias
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position. Second language a plus.

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, particulate respirator.

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

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