Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN), Extended Care & Rehabilitation Center Full Time Day

Job Overview :

Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was established in 2000 through the consolidation of Elizabeth General Medical Center and St.

Elizabeth Hospital. Situated in Elizabeth, NJ, the hospital serves a population across Union County, offering comprehensive healthcare across two campuses.

With 554 beds, including a 120 bed long-term care facility and a 98 bed behavioral health facility, Trinitas annually treats nearly 20,000 inpatients, 70,000 emergency patients and accommodates over 450,000 outpatient visits.

Trinitas is recognized for excellence across 12 Centers of Excellence, ranging from cardiology to sleep medicine. Trinitas is a Catholic teaching hospital under the oversight of the Sisters of Charity of St.

Elizabeth. Committed to God's healing mission, Trinitas prioritizes excellent, compassionate care, particularly for the poor and vulnerable, exemplified by its status as a leading Charity Care provider in the state.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred :

• Med. / Surg. Telemetry and / or ER nursing experience
• certifications and / or national nursing certifications

Certifications and Licenses Required :

• BLS through American Heart Association upon hire
• ACLS Certification within 6 months of start date
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License or active Compact Registered Nurse License with New Jersey endorsement

Scheduling Requirements :

• Night Shift, 40 hours per week, 11p-7 : 30a
• Monday Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Essential Functions :

• The Registered Nurse Supervisor will assist in planning and implementing nursing care services as per NJ Dept, of Health, State and Federal regulations.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor provides for continuity of care and services for each resident under the direction of the Nurse Manager Charge Nurse, and / or Physician.

Assesses resident needs on admission and as needed on a timely basis.

• The Registered Nurse Supervisor performs treatments and administers medication with physician s order.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor is responsible to follow standards of practice, policies and procedures set by facility, State, and Federal standards.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor provides supervision of ancillary personnel on unit to ensure quality of care services, Participates in performance appraisals.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor functions as Charge Nurse if situation requires. Assists ancillary staff with direct patient care activities as needed bed baths, incontinent care, Feeding.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor is responsible for nursing documentation on each resident including, but not limited to, care plans, summaries, nurse s notes.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor assists Charge Nurse in recording and collecting data needed for continuity of care diabetic testing, intake and output, Physicians overdue visits.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor communicates with nursing and ancillary personnel to coordinate planning intervention processes and procedures as needed.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor observes and reports on patient status to Nurse Manager and / or Physician.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor assists Nurse Manager Charge Nurse in staff replacement within guidelines and policies set by Administration.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor attends and participates in meetings related to resident care and unit management.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor assists Charge Nurse in coordinating and implementing interdisciplinary care plans to meet resident needs.

Participates in change of shift reports.

• The Registered Nurse Supervisor assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of residents.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor reinforces basic nursing care concepts to ancillary nursing personnel.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor identifies of high-risk residents who would develop pressure sores and timely implementation of preventive and supportive strategies for wound care.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor is responsible for accurate identification and assessments of residents prone to develop sentinel events such as dehydration, fecal impaction, fracture.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor assists in implementing and maintaining preventive strategies for infection control and follows infection control policies and procedures.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor reinforces teaching efforts of Nurse Manager Charge Nurse and or In Service Education Department to all nursing personnel.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor assists the nurse manager in MDS care planning process to ensure continuation of care.
• The Registered Nurse Supervisor assists in order transcription and monthly recaps. Assumes responsibility for own personal educational and developmental needs.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer