Rutgers University
Registered Nurse (Staff Nurse)
Rutgers University, Stratford, Connecticut, United States, 06497
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Recruitment/Posting Title: Registered Nurse (Staff Nurse)Job Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare - NursingDepartment: RHG-RWJ Medicine ClinicOverview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Medicine Clinic within the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.The Staff Nurse, in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team, oversees, coordinates, and provides focused, episodic care to Rutgers Health patients. This care encompasses health promotion, health maintenance, or management of health-related problems that is delivered in face-to-face or telephone encounters. Additional responsibilities include delegation, direction, and supervision of the activities of Rutgers Health LPNs and non-nursing clinical staff to meet the needs of Rutgers Health patients.Key Duties
Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and understanding.Assists with patients who are medically complex and/or have sensitive medical or social issues.Reviews plan of care, medications/tests with physicians as needed.Contacts pharmacy for prescription renewals for patients.Documents all patient correspondence and correspondence with other pertinent health care providers.Administers prescribed medications and teaches patients how to administer injectable medication.Assists with the treatment and examination of patients.Observes patients, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient’s condition and reactions to drugs, treatment and significant incidents.Minimum Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse.Must have at least two (2) years of experience.Certifications/Licenses
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ability to function in a team environment.Basic word processing and computer skills.Physical Demands and Work Environment
Position requires standing, walking, and sitting to 2/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to 10 pounds 1/3 of the time, and under 1/3 of the time up to 25 pounds.Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.Special Conditions
All applicants will be required to upload a recent copy of their professional license/certification.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.
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Recruitment/Posting Title: Registered Nurse (Staff Nurse)Job Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare - NursingDepartment: RHG-RWJ Medicine ClinicOverview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Medicine Clinic within the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.The Staff Nurse, in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team, oversees, coordinates, and provides focused, episodic care to Rutgers Health patients. This care encompasses health promotion, health maintenance, or management of health-related problems that is delivered in face-to-face or telephone encounters. Additional responsibilities include delegation, direction, and supervision of the activities of Rutgers Health LPNs and non-nursing clinical staff to meet the needs of Rutgers Health patients.Key Duties
Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and understanding.Assists with patients who are medically complex and/or have sensitive medical or social issues.Reviews plan of care, medications/tests with physicians as needed.Contacts pharmacy for prescription renewals for patients.Documents all patient correspondence and correspondence with other pertinent health care providers.Administers prescribed medications and teaches patients how to administer injectable medication.Assists with the treatment and examination of patients.Observes patients, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient’s condition and reactions to drugs, treatment and significant incidents.Minimum Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse.Must have at least two (2) years of experience.Certifications/Licenses
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ability to function in a team environment.Basic word processing and computer skills.Physical Demands and Work Environment
Position requires standing, walking, and sitting to 2/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to 10 pounds 1/3 of the time, and under 1/3 of the time up to 25 pounds.Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.Special Conditions
All applicants will be required to upload a recent copy of their professional license/certification.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.
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