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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Specialty Float Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

4 days ago

Jersey City

Job Title: RN 12, 5 Specialty Float Tele Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr Department Name: Telemetry Float Pool Req #: 0000208271 Status: Hourly Shift: Evening Pay Range: $46.47 - $58.98 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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 Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and administers individualized age-specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care. Supports philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing. Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, TJC requirements and other regulatory agencies. Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities. Qualifications: Required: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, • Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement, • Evening Shift, • Every other weekend is required, • All patient-related hospital departments, patients, families, visitors, nursing personnel and medical staff, • Actively participates in discharge planning and upon discharge ensures a written teaching discharge plan has been developed for assigned patients concerning disease process, complications, medications, diet physical activity and self-care needs, • Appropriately delegates but retains ultimately responsible, • Assumes charge nurse functions as delegated by Nurse Manager, including assessing staffing needs, organizing and delegating work assignments based on patient acuity and individual staff skill levels, • Completes daily patient classification according to facility policy, • Completes unit based competencies as per JCAHO requirements and hospital policy, • Attends competency day and completed all required competencies in a satisfactory manner, • Remains knowledgeable on all current nursing policies and procedures, • Complies with Medication Reconciliation Policy Complies with unit and departmental scheduling guidelines, • Delivers individualized patient care consistent with established standards of care, policies and procedures and other regulatory standards, • Demonstrates positive guest relations by introducing self to patient and family, • Orients patient and family to the nursing unit, • Takes all appropriate measures to ensure patient satisfaction and the availability of the patient representative, • Reports patient family problems to the nurse manager or her designee in a timely manner, • Demonstrates proficiency of phlebotomy sticks based on established policies and procedures, • Demonstrates understanding of states blood administrative hospital procedure, • Complies with blood and blood product administration policy, • Determines the effectiveness of patient care through patient interviews, assessment and patient compliance to the plan of care and adjusts patient care to meet changing needs, • Formulates and revises plan of care for assigned patients based on patient problems, patient age, nursing intervention, and specific outcomes, • Identifies patient significant needs for patient education and provides education utilizing appropriate educational modalities, • Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific needs and provide specific treatment and care, • Initiates IV sticks, maintains IV sites and monitors IV fluids, • Provides IV care and documents using established policies and procedures, • Initiates or participates in continuous interdisciplinary quality improvement activities for the patient or department, • Maintains complete, accurate, concise documentation of patient status, nursing interventions and patient responses within tour of duty, • Documents medications in accordance with nursing policy, • Maintains the role of patient advocate and takes all appropriate measures to ensure patient safety, • Uses good nursing judgment, • Provides privacy and confidentiality and exhibits tact and compassion at all times, regardless of circumstances, • Activates the chain of cnd when appropriate, on behalf of the patients' care needs, • Recognizes signs and symptoms of complications of Pain Management Therapies and intervenes appropriately PCA PCEA Epidural block States proper mechanism for activating cardiac respiratory arres, • Demonstrates understanding of code cart check and procedure for replacing items on code cart, • Transmits pertinent patient information to the appropriate individual MD, supervisor, discharge planner,etc. using SBAR for hand-off communication, • Uses an understanding of the principles of pain management to assess each patient's individual needs and provide appropriate and specific treatment and care, • Utilizes all available resources in the initial assessment of the patient, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, discharge planning, self-care and education and reassessment each shift, upon transfer and discharge, • Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service, • Adheres to patient rights provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records, • Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors, • Listens and communicates effectively. Supports teamwork by cooperative problem-solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc, • Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions, • Organizes work, sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate, • Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department objectives, policies and procedures, • Demonstrates sound judgment, accepts and benefits from constructive criticism, • Participates in ongoing education as required, • Demonstrates proficiency in the care of patients on mechanical vents and assists with weaning, • Assisting with intubation and extubation, • Demonstrates proficiency in the care of Telemetry patients and the related equipment needed to care for these patients: electrode placement, arrhythmia interpretation, code care, etc., • Demonstrates proper procedure for chest tube management, including proper set-up, drainage, and dressing procedure, • Demonstrates understanding of proper airway management, suctioning, ABG values, applying supplemental oxygen, and trach care, • Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable disease and risk of physical injury from lifting patients and operation of equipment, • Must meet requirements of the ADA attached, • Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and lift and transport patients, • Must be able to bend, stoop, push and pull Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time, • Retirement Plans, • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, • Dental and Vision Insurance, • Disability and Life Insurance, • Paid Parental Leave, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Student Loan Planning Support, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Wellness Programs, • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance), • Community and Volunteer Opportunities, • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon 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

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