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Staff Nurse, Family Health Services, Intermediate Care Nursery - (FIN)

RN

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Posted Aug 10 · Not open to new grads

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Unit
Intermediate Care Nursery

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Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Shift differential
+$5.50/hr
Sign-on bonus
$10,000

About this role

UP TO $5K TO $10K SIGN ON FOR RNS WITH AT LEAST 1 YEAR ACUTE CARE RN EXPERIENCE. PLUS $5.50/HR FLOAT DIFFERENTIAL. The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care.

These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin break down, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

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The competent practice of the Professional Registered Nurse is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient/family satisfaction, care and services demonstrated and thoroughly documented in accordance with American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Organization Standards Sentinel Event Alert Recommendation, Patient/Family Centered Principles, Department of Health Standards and University Hospital Policies and Procedures. As a professional licensed staff and member of an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Professional Nurse exemplifies the behavioral expectations articulated for this role and the Nursing Department Philosophy.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or eligible for New Jersey license. Graduate of a School of Nursing. Minimum of two (2) years Staff Nurse experience, within which at least one (1) year of OB/GYN/Post-Partum experience required within the past (3) years.

BLS required. Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS). Ability to employ problem solving techniques and critical thinking.

Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to lift and move patients with/without reasonable accommodations. Ability to organize care/activities of multiple patients.

Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification. Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required. Proficiency in the English language is required.

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Staff Nurse, Family Health Services, Intermediate Care Nursery - (FIN) UP TO $5K TO $10K SIGN ON FOR RNS WITH AT LEAST 1 YEAR ACUTE CARE RN EXPERIENCE. PLUS $5.50/HR FLOAT DIFFERENTIAL. The primary purpose of the Staff…· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN License (New Jersey)
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • TJC
  • Patient body mechanics
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Patient progress tracking
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • Caregiving documentation requirements

Place

City
Newark, New Jersey
Median rent
$1,392/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$52,060/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
13% above the national average

Newark area index 112.6, where 100 is the national average.

Address
150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103, USA

Newark sits just eight miles from Manhattan, offering urban energy with easy NYC access. The Ironbound district is known for its Portuguese and Brazilian dining, while Branch Brook Park blooms with one of the nation's largest cherry blossom displays. Home to major teaching hospitals, it blends career opportunity with city culture.

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