REGISTERED NURSE |ACUTE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT 22136

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.

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.
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 nitrogen tank,
laser equipment, CO2 tank, pulse oximetry and pacemaker).
Checks that all monitoring equipment and ventilator alarms are set according to
standards.

$46.94-$66.43/ Hour DIFFERENTIALS: WEEKEND $2.25 PER HR EVE DIFF- 10% NIGHT 12% /CHARGE PAY $2.25 PER HR $4.00 Critical Care Differential for first 365 days. If employee gets certification it will go up to 8.00 after 1yr. If not they lose the initial $4.00 after 1 year

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.

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.