Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department in Edgewater, NJ

Job DescriptionMontefiore Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department for a nursing job in Edgewater, New Jersey.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty : ED - Emergency DepartmentDiscipline : RNStart Date : ASAPDuration : OngoingEmployment Type : StaffCity / State : Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded : NoDepartment : ED - Nursing WakefieldBargaining Unit : 1199 RNWork Shift : NightWork Days : ALTERNATE WEEKENDSScheduled Hours : 7 : 15 PM-7 : 45 AMScheduled Daily Hours : 11.5 HOURSHourly Rate : $60.30For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse is a clinically competent nursing professional with expertise in the assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation of actual potential responses to human disease and illness. The Registered Nurse achieves these objectives by engaging in a variety of direct patient / family care activities. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Age groups may include neonate through adult / geriatric but will vary according to the specific assignment.Essential FunctionsDemonstrate problem solving skills through application of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) on an assigned unit.Demonstrate competence in clinical practice through the provision of total patient care.Demonstrate leadership skills by contributing to a positive and collaborative patient care environment.Enact the Registered Nurse role in a manner that promotes professional growth and developmentDemonstrate a commitment to quality patient care through participation in unit and departmental quality improvement activitiesAssume the role of patient advocate through the upholding of patients' legal, ethical and moral rights.Ensuring that care delivered is specific to the age, growth and development of neonates, pediatric and adult / geriatric patients as requiredParticipates in all medical center performance improvement activities and will practice and demonstrate the principles of CQI in daily work assignments.Performs responsibilities with a deep commitment to hum.an dignity, respect and basic human rights; and expands this commitment to all working relationships with patients, visitors and fellow el11ployeesQualificationsBS BSN in Nursing PreferredOne (1) year of acute care RN experience is required; exceptional recent graduates will be considered2 years of RN experience in Medical / Surgical, Telemetry, or Emergency Department experience preferredAbility to use basic data entry and retrieval systems (Medium proficiency)Effective English communication skills, both written and oral (Medium proficiency)OHS Fit Test RequiredRegistered Nurse New York New York State License for Registered Professional Nurse and current registration or valid permit to practice in New York State as an RN Upon Hire RequiredOHS Annual Assessment RequiredCertification in specialty Upon Hire PreferredBasic Life Support (BLS) Training Upon Hire RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training Upon Hire RequiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Training Upon Hire RequiredInfection Control & Barrier Precaution Training Upon Hire RequiredMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Montefiore Medical Center Job ID #JR228133. Posted job title : Registered Nurse-WakefielAbout Montefiore Medical CenterMontefiore, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is one of nation's largest academic medical centers. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We are agrowing organization and one of New York’s top employers.Join us as we further our reputation as a leader in clinical care, healthcare research, education and social commitment.