What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse - General Medicine position at University Hospital?
About The Role
The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to provide patient care (neonate to maturity) based on the identified individualized needs of assigned patients and families within the clinical nursing role. The Staff Nurse will assess, screen, evaluate, educate, and provide care management/outcome management in accordance with professional nursing standards and patient needs. The role of the Staff Nurse also includes practice/office support.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
Required
The expected salary range for this position is UB/01D:: $45.55 - $55.82 - $61.95 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
Apply Today
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.
University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb .
The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to provide patient care (neonate to maturity) based on the identified individualized needs of assigned patients and families within the clinical nursing role. The Staff Nurse will assess, screen, evaluate, educate, and provide care management/outcome management in accordance with professional nursing standards and patient needs. The role of the Staff Nurse also includes practice/office support.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Independently obtains health histories and provides assessments or screenings as indicated on selected patient population; triage to appropriate health care provider.
- Utilizing knowledge of growth and development, assesses the physical, psychological, socio-cultural, social-economic and spiritual status of assigned patients in accordance with UH and ACC standards.
- Implements and evaluates patient individualized medical plan of care based on assessment of chronological age, developmental level and desired outcome.
- Provides independent/interdependent/dependent procedural care in accordance with Nursing scope of practice and provides complex nursing skills and clinical judgment as indicated.
- Provides direct patient care or directs other health team members to ensure proper implementation of medical/nursing plan of care.
- Plans and coordinates patient care within external clinical environments i.e. home care.
- Orients and is resource to nursing staff and ancillary staff / students, as assigned or as appropriate.
- Teaches patient/significant others about health / illness state and plan of care.
- Develops and/or assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with University Hospital standard and State/Federal regulation.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
- BLS (CPR) is required.
- Candidates lacking current BLS (CPR) Certification must obtain certification prior to start date of employment.
- Certification in area of Medical Surgical, OB/GYN, Diabetes, Adolescent/Pediatrics, or Operating Room Nursing preferred. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN preferred.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
The expected salary range for this position is UB/01D:: $45.55 - $55.82 - $61.95 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
Apply Today
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.
University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb .
Salary : $46 - $62
