Registered Nurse - Livingston, NJ

Req # : 0000217029

Category : Nursing

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Day

Facility : Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department : Blackwood Practice-SBPA Offset

Pay Range : $41.04 - $49.94 per hour

Location :

200 SO ORANGE AVE, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Job Title : RN

Location : Ambulatory Care Center

Department Name : Blackwood Practice-SBPA Offset

Req # : 0000217029

Status : Hourly

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $41.04 - $49.94 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Breast Health & Disease Management 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 :

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing

One to three years of medical surgical nursing experience

6 months to one year of office experience

Preferred

BA / BS / BSN degree

Bilingual a plus

National Certification preferred; CCU certification

Completion of clinical experience in NLN accredited school

Certifications And Licenses Required

New Jersey RN License

BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm

Monday - Friday

Full-Time

Essential Functions

Administers immunizations and injections as directed by physicians

Assist physicians in examination and treatment of patients and in all special procedures, including minor surgery as required

Assists 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 physicians during treatment, examination, and testing of patients in accordance with nursing standards

Handles all prescription refills and call-ins to pharmacies and patients

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

Maintains lab logbook 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, preparation lab work and specimen preparation for a microscope

Performs laboratory and diagnostic procedures, i.e. venipunctures, urinalysis, glucose and hemoglobin assessments and preparation of lab specimens and forwards to appropriate lab for processing

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

Provides scheduling or general problem issues to Practice Manager and operational issues to the Director of Operations

Receives and handles phone calls as directed by physicians

Removes lab reports from printer and attaches to chart for MD to review

Removes sutures, cleans wounds and applies dressings as directed by a physician

Responsible for interpretation and implementation of physician orders

Responsible for medical education needs of patients

Responsible for proper handling and storage of all medications stored in the office. Periodically checks expiration dates on inhouse medications and immunizations

Reviews scheduled patient’s charts for all documents, obtain documents if absent

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 healthcare 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