Registered Nurse (FT Day) - Children's Kidney Center - West Orange, NJ

Job Overview:

The Registered Nurse assists the physician, practice manager, and nurse practitioner in various aspects of medical treatment and testing in accordance with their practice act. RN maintains exam rooms and equipment and keeps an orderly flow of patients to be seen by the physicians. Functions include being part of the patient care team in efforts to achieve goals established for both the individual patient and the clinical service. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.

Qualifications:

Required:

• New Jersey RN License

• BLS Certification approved by AHA

• Minimum 1 year of pain management experience

• Additional experience may be required based upon specific practice needs

Preferred:

• BA/BS/BSN degree

• National Certification, CCU certification

• Completion of Clinical experience in NLN accredited school

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• New Jersey RN License
• BLS Certification approved by AHA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 8:00am

• 4:30pm

• Monday

• Friday

• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Participates in clinical trials for Pediatric Nephrology through collaboration on study set-up, coordination, IRB process, data collection and administration of research

• Participates in the care and treatment of children with all levels of renal failure. Identifies the need for nursing intervention through multidisciplinary ESRD rounds

• Participates in the development and implementation of instructional and nursing practice policies as they affect the delivery of services to children with renal failure and their families

• Performs follow-up assessment and care planning for discharged patients in a clinic setting in order to identify additional nursing needs

• Provides for continuity of care through collaboration and coordination of services with inpatient/outpatient health care teams

• Works closely with the pre-transplant coordinator to prepare patients/families for renal transplant including exploration and planning for living donation. Responsible for tissue-typing, patient/family education, coordination of family meeting pre-admission and transplantation and follow up

• Receives and handles phone calls as directed by physician

• Administers immunizations, injections as directed by physician

• Assists with the physician with patients including preparing patients and the examination rooms, taking initial medical history for the chart, taking vital signs, making lab and x-ray appointments, and explaining the preparations to the patients and documenting the same

• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids the physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients in accordance with nursing standards

• Handles all prescription refills and call-ins to pharmacies and patient.

• Maintains and keeps examination rooms and treatment areas clean, including washes and dries instruments used, and prepares sterilization as required. Keeps examination rooms properly stocked with supplies.

• Maintains lab book and record of OSHA related logs

• Maintains medical inventories according to established par levels, orders supplies, checks deliveries for accuracy, reconciles discrepancies, reviews bills for accuracy, submits bills to Practice Manager or Assistant Office Manager

• Other duties may consist of notifying patients of lab results, administering injectable medications prescribed by the physician; in house lab work and specimens and forwards to appropriate lab for processing

• Provides general nursing care to patients. Handles medical problems, treatments and diagnoses, and follows medical direction given by the physician

• Provides general issues to practice manager and operations issues to Director of Operations

• Receives and handles phone calls as directed by physician

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

• Wellness Programs

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• 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