Job Description
Job Description
Req #: 0000162376
Category: Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Pediatrics-Physician
Location: Hamilton (HAM), 3575 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619
Job Overview To coordinate and administer nursing care in the medical practices for children with special needs and medical complexity. The nurse provides clinical care and oversight for medical service including but not limited to patient|family education, vaccine administration, point of care testing, patient triage and office evaluation. The nurse collaborates with internal and external care providers to ensure continuum of care is delivered within a patient and family centered, team-based model consistent with the values and mission of Children s Specialized Hospital.
Qualifications Required: - Graduation from an accredited Nursing program
- NJ Registered Nurse License
- AHA BLS Provider Certification
Preferred - BSN degree
- Experience with medical technology and medically complex children
Certifications And Licenses Required - NJ Registered Nurse License
- AHA BLS Provider Certification
Scheduling Requirements Essential Functions - Demonstrates evidence of use of the nursing process to meet patient and family health care needs in the Primary Care setting
- Performs and documents nursing care according to hospital and departmental policy
- Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policy
- Understands the importance the interdisciplinary process
- Promotes continuity of nursing care and interdisciplinary interventions
- Performs and manages vaccination administration, ordering, education and reporting in line with external and internal standards
- Recognizes and respects patient and family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care
- Performs and documents effective phone and live triage of patients
- Provides clinical oversight for the duties of the medical assistant
- Demonstrates proficiency in caring for children with special needs including those with technology dependence and medical complexity
- Demonstrates procedural competency for routine and emergent office-based procedures for example, Venipuncture, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy change
- Performs patient scheduling and other clerical duties as necessary
- Performs and oversees competency and quality assurance for office-based point of care testing
- Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation
- Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues
- Maintains required and relevant licensure and educational credits as required by external and departmental standards
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 (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- 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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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