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University Hospital

Staff Nurse, Emergency Department - Days

University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Staff Nurse, Emergency Department - Days

Pay: Competitive Location: Newark, New Jersey Employment Type: Full-Time Job Description

Req#: 12549 Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to skillfully administer total patient care in accordance with Emergency Nursing Standards of Practice, providing leadership and clinical expertise in the assessing, planning, and delivery of emergency care. This role provides specialized primary nursing care for acutely ill and injured trauma cases in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Critical Care or Medical/Surgical experience preferred. 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 be 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. Company Overview

University Hospital is an independent, state-owned, teaching hospital in Newark, New Jersey, that provides tertiary care to Northern New Jersey.

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