Job Overview:

At Community, our employees make the difference, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. To encourage the advancement of our employees, we offer a tuition assistance program and provide opportunities for professional development and growth.

Community Medical Center is dedicated to advancing the quality of life and health of our community while delivering compassionate care for our patients. Our core values include: Compassion, Quality, Accountability, Integrity, Diversity and Teamwork.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Acute Care experience required

Preferred:

• BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current New Jersey RN license
• Current AHA BLS Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 7:00-7:30

Essential Functions:

• Assists as directed in PI activities including data collection analysis.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities when directed.
• Completes patient acuity classification according to facility policy.
• Complies with unit and departmental scheduling guidelines.
• Delegates and prioritizes work assignments according to the individual associate s competence and patient care needs.
• Demonstrate competency in Blood Glucose monitoring.
• Demonstrate competency in Restraint Management and application.
• Demonstrates competency in pain management by recording the patient s pain intensity, implementing interventions based on the plan of care andproviding patient / family education.
• Demonstrates management of patient receiving moderate sedation to facilitate a procedure.
• Evaluates effectiveness, interventions and revises plan of care accordingly.
• Implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department.
• Initiates/develops multidisciplinary care plans and discharge plans in accordance with department standards and using appropriate tools, e.g., patientcare pathways.
• Integrates psychosocial, physical, nutritional, and rehabilitation needs of the patient in-patient care and discharge planning.
• Manages the care of the pre-operative/pre-procedural patient according to hospital policies and standards of care.
• Performs assessment and reassessment of patients according to applicable department standards and identified tools.
• Performs interventions in accordance with current policy and procedures, safety guidelines and infection control principles.
• Proficient in the use of the Fall Prevention Protocol.
• Proof of intravenous certification in education file.
• Provides patient/family education according to the plan of care and documents same.
• Sets goals and formulates appropriate multidisciplinary interventions to meet these goals.
• Transmits pertinent patient information to appropriate individual (i.e., MD, supervisor, discharge planner, etc.).

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

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