Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

University Hospital, Newark NJ

• $85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse in New Jersey
  • 1 year recent experience in Emergency Department, Critical Care or Medical/Surgical
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • ACLS and PALS certifications required within 12 months of employment
  • Phlebotomy or IV Certification required
  • Proficiency in English and Microsoft Word
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Administer total patient care in emergency settings
  • Provide leadership and clinical expertise for emergency care
  • Assess, plan, and deliver specialized nursing care for trauma cases
  • Adhere to emergency nursing standards and policies
  • Organize care for multiple patients effectively

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Support for ongoing certification and training
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to skillfully administer total patient care in accordance with Emergency Nursing Standards of Practice, provides leadership and clinical expertise in the assessing, planning and delivery of emergency care. Provides specialized primary nursing care for acutely ill and injured trauma cases in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. One (1) year of recent (recent meaning within two (2) years) Emergency Department, Critical Care or Medical/Surgical experience required. BLS required. Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS). ACLS and PALS required within twelve (12) months of employment and must maintained throughout employment. Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required. Proficiency in the English language is required. BSN preferred. Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word. Ability to employ problem solving techniques and critical thinking. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to organize care/activities of multiple patients.

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