A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Registered Nurse 2nd Home Adult Medical Day Care - 3.0 Springfield, NJ Job Details Full-time From $42 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Qualifications Spanish RN License Experience working with individuals with disabilities Coding for hospital billing Working with pediatric populations Care documentation Phlebotomy specimen handling Monitoring and managing IVs Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Disinfection procedures Health record tracking Experience working with adults with disabilities Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Medical terminology Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care across diverse medical settings. In this energetic role, you will utilize your extensive nursing expertise to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Your dedication will directly impact patient outcomes, ensuring compassionate, efficient, and high-quality healthcare services. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes professional growth and personal fulfillment. Duties Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews to determine care needs. Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols, including IV infusion and injection administration. Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic and Cerner to document patient information meticulously and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. Provide specialized nursing care in areas such as critical care, emergency medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, hospice & palliative medicine, and behavioral health. Assist with diagnostic evaluations including laboratory specimen collection/processing, catheterization procedures, suturing, and sterile processing techniques. Manage complex cases involving trauma medicine, ICU or PICU experience, trauma center protocols, or Level I/II trauma center standards. Support discharge planning and case management efforts to coordinate long-term care or post-acute services for diverse patient populations. Requirements Valid RN license in good standing with current state regulations. Proven experience working in fast-paced environments such as hospital medicine, emergency room, ICU, or specialty clinics like ophthalmology or occupational health. Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or similar platforms. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and medical documentation standards. Hands-on experience with IV insertion, phlebotomy, aseptic technique, ventilator management, and infection control practices. Critical care experience preferred; additional expertise in cardiac catheterization, dialysis support, trauma medicine or neonatal resuscitation is a plus. Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities or those requiring memory care or dementia support. Excellent communication skills combined with a compassionate approach to patient care across diverse populations including pediatrics and geriatrics. Join us to make a meaningful difference through dedicated nursing practice! We value your expertise and are eager to support your career growth in a vibrant healthcare environment committed to excellence.
