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Equiliem is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Clinic for a per diem / prn nursing job in Newark, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Clinic, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/12/2026, • Duration: Ongoing, • Shift: 8 hours, days, • Employment Type: Per Diem 2 days a week / 1st Shift / 8 hour shifts M-F Per Diem SUMMARY In accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully administers total patient care based on the individual needs of persons with tuberculosis and their families. Interacts with the Medical Director, the Nurse Manager, other nursing staff, and field staff to participate in TB training programs and research with the Global Tuberculosis Institute and with the NJ Department of Health ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assesses the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the nursing standards., • Provides and documents direct patient care within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care. Plan of care will be communicated to the physician and other members of the health care team in a timely manner., • Conducts field work to initiate patient medical assessments including the collecting and documenting of vital signs and or administering a TB test in the form of a TST or IGRA., • Conducts TB interviews and contact investigations while properly documenting all field work to ensure appropriate follow-up with cases, contacts, and interjurisdictional and immigration referrals for the prevention, treatment and control of TB transmission., • Informs and instructs patients/significant others about patient's health/illness state and plan of care in collaboration with members of interdisciplinary team., • Observes and monitors patients' status and safety. Delivers physiological and interpersonal care according to standards consistent with the multidisciplinary treatment plan, nursing care directives, and expected outcomes., • ensures all procedures are performed based on established standards; demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within scope of practice., • Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by the physician or APN and parenteral therapies in accordance with established policies and procedures., • Prepares and submits timely and accurate NJDOH surveillance forms., • Assists physicians during scheduled office hours including preparations and setup of clinic exam rooms for patient visits. Reviews and prepares patient charts prior to office visits for essential tuberculosis paperwork and test results., • Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and ensure proper infection control standards are maintained. Prepares and protects specimens for transport. JOB REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse credentialing the State of New Jersey is required. Must maintain a license in good standing. At least two (2) years of outpatient experience. At least one (1) year of clinical nursing experience with electronic medical records (EPIC). Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent health education to patients and families. Demonstrated ability to assess patients over the phone, accurately triage non-urgent and urgent patient calls, and provide accurate and safe telephone advice is required. Effective oral and written communication skills are required. Ability to function in a team environment is required. Basic word processing and computer skills are required. Credentials Required: New Jersey Professional Nurse License and Registration; BLS. PRIMARY SOURCE VERIFICATION NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Nursing; and University verification source.

Job DescriptionDescription: The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research, and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. Today, we seek a full-time Bilingual Information Specialist (IS) Coordinator for the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC). This individual will provide information and referral services to people with paralysis, their families, and their caregivers. This position is responsible for using resources (for example, fact sheets, educational materials, and customized research) to answer client questions and help them navigate the complexities of paralysis. The coordinator will use approved tools and our client database to support timely responses, consistent documentation, and simple reporting that helps the team learn from its work. Position Snapshot As a translator, this position requires bilingual written and oral skills in English and Spanish, and fluency in both languages. Translation of English materials into Spanish is an ongoing responsibility, and interpretation support may be needed for public-facing communication. Language skills are applied to serve the public and program needs; English is the Foundation’s primary working language for internal operations. Additionally, the individual is responsible for performing job duties, interacting with the community and coworkers, and managing oneself in a manner consistent with, and in support of, the organization’s mission and core values. This position is primarily remote with standard hours of 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Occasional on-site presence at the Short Hills, NJ office may be requested (for example, team meetings, trainings, printing/filing, or other program needs). Advance notice will be provided whenever practicable. Job Responsibilities • Respond to inquiries via phone, email, chat, and mail; record complete, accurate data in the CRM., • Provide materials and guidance; compile and send information packets using approved templates and the knowledge base., • Contribute to the Foundation’s social media presence by posting and responding across current and emerging platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok), coordinating with staff to ensure timely replies, accessible captions/alt text, and accuracy., • Use approved scheduling tools to plan and publish posts., • Apply approved templates to maintain consistency and accessibility., • Leverage approved chatbot/search assistants to locate resources and draft responses, per manager approval., • Moderate Nurse Linda and other webinars to support the speaker and promote NPRC services., • Perform literature searches to customize answers; forward new resources for inclusion in fact sheets and the knowledge base., • Participate in testing client-database features; follow data-entry standards that support simple dashboards and quality checks., • Translate news articles, blogs, fact sheets, booklets, and similar materials into Spanish; maintain basic terminology notes for consistency., • Translate and update Spanish-language and international fact sheets., • Exhibit at national conferences to promote and explain NPRC services., • Attend webinars and in-service sessions to expand knowledge in paralysis and disability fields., • Participate in the internal review committee for Quality-of-Life grant approvals., • Occasional travel to expos or conferences to work at an exhibit booth., • Travel two to four times per year by plane, train, or automobile, with some overnight stays., • Occasional travel to the Foundation’s Short Hills, NJ headquarters for meetings, trainings, or organization events (e.g., all-staff gatherings or events).Requirements:, • Two-year college degree required., • Successful completion of Bilingual proficiency assessment, • Ability to obtain and maintain accreditation as a Community Resource Specialist in Aging and Disability by InformUSA., • Successful completion of an internal three-month training program covering paralysis, secondary conditions, available resources, and use of the in-house database., • Excellent telephone etiquette; high comfort level communicating via phone., • Interest in assisting individuals living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers., • Empathy, compassion, and the ability to establish rapport quickly., • Organized, detail-oriented; able to multitask and prioritize cases., • Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills in both English and Spanish required., • Ability to translate from English to Spanish and vice versa, orally and in writing, required., • Ability to apply language skills to serve public and program needs (e.g., document translation and conversational interpretation), coordinating with staff or vendors for quality and consistency., • Intermediate level MS Office Suite skills., • Working knowledge of major social platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok)., • Advanced data-entry skills with careful attention to CRM/client database accuracy., • Comfort using approved templates, a knowledge base, and search/chat assistants to improve speed and consistency; follow manager guidance for new features and workflows., • Familiarity with approved AI helpers (e.g., chatbot workflows, AI-aided search, summarization); willingness to learn features introduced with guardrails., • Four-year college degree preferred., • One to three years’ experience in a related field (such as nonprofit program services, health advocacy, community resources, or client support) preferred., • Direct personal or professional familiarity with the paralysis community or other disability-related fields is highly valued., • Experience using CRM dashboards or basic analytics; experience applying approved AI helpers in a service/helpdesk environment. Physical Demands/Office Environment This position is primarily a sedentary, remote role, but includes periodic physical activity. As noted, the role includes occasional travel to conferences and periodic on-site activity at the Foundation's headquarters. They will need to be able to lift up to 30 lbs. • During travel: The individual must be able to set up live events, including exhibit booths, presenter stages, and displays. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Foundation is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination that supports individual dignity and respect.