Staff Nurse (Trauma), Emergency Department

Company: University Hospital
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

SIGN ON BONUS - up to $10,000 (ED RN Experience Required)Trauma Staff NurseFull Time 1.0 FTEShift: 11:00 am - 11:30 pmThree to four 12.5 hour shifts per week - total of thirteen, 12.5 hour shifts per month (1.0 FTE)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.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.University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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