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RWJBarnabas Health Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Triage - Full Time - Somerset, NJ in Somerset, New Jersey
Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Triage - Full Time - Somerset, NJReq #:45121
Category:Nursing
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department:CSH - RUCARES
Location:
Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), 888 Easton Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
Job Overview:
To coordinate and administer nursing care in the medical practices for children with special needs and medical complexity. The nurse provides clinical care and oversight for medical service including but not limited to. patient|family education, vaccine administration, point of care testing, patient triage and office evaluation. The nurse collaborates with internal and external care providers to ensure continuum of care is delivered within a patient and family centered, team-based model consistent with the values and mission of Children s Specialized Hospital.
Qualifications:
Required:
Graduation from an accredited Nursing program
NJ Registered Nurse License
AHA BLS Provider Certification
Preferred:
BSN degree
Experience with medical technology and medically complex children
Certifications and Licenses Required:
NJ Registered Nurse License
AHA BLS Provider Certification
Scheduling Requirements:
Full-Time
40 hours/week
Essential Functions:
Provides clinical oversight for the duties of the medical assistant and provides competency as needed
Demonstrates proficiency in caring for children with special needs including those with technology dependence and medical complexity
Demonstrates procedural competency for routine and emergent office-based procedures (for example. Venipuncture, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy change)
Performs patient scheduling and other clerical duties as necessary
Performs and oversees competency and quality assurance for office-based point of care testing
Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation
Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues
Maintains required and relevant licensure and educational credits as required by external and departmental standards
Participates in Hospital Committees related to Nursing
Performs functions for EE Health when needed
Oversees flow and function of practice operations as needed
Ensures clinical staff coverage for site practice(s) by identifying coverage resource and maintaining coverage calendar
Demonstrates evidence of use of the nursing process to meet patient and family health care needs in the primary care and medical specialty setting
Performs and documents nursing care according to hospital and departmental policy
Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by Practice guidelines or Provider directives, hospital and departmental policy
Provides patient education on diagnosis and symptoms, medication management and behavioral modification as directed by provider
Understands the importance the interdisciplinary process. Promotes continuity of nursing care and interdisciplinary interventions
Displays competency in obtaining and interpreting the patient s behavior based upon an understanding of cognitive, biophysical, and aging processes
Displays an understanding of the developmental needs of the patient when planning and implementing services
Performs and manages vaccination administration, ordering, education and reporting in line with external and internal standards
Recognizes and respects patient| family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care
Performs and documents effective phone and live clinical triage of patients
Performs medication refill and authorizations as needed
Assists in programs within CSH including but not limited to the severe behavior program
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer