Registered Nurse (RN) Long Term Care Extended Care 6-3 Full-Time Day Shift (20710)
Company: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Location: Paramus
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center We are dedicated to
providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse
community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive
and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a
difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge
Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse. Job Duties
Assessment, treatment, and patient care responsibilities are
delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and
are appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Identifies and
documents initial observation and assessment of the
patient's/resident’s needs for immediate nursing action within
twenty-four hours of admission. Systematically and accurately
assesses nursing needs of the patient to detect pertinent changes
in the clinical picture. Identifies appropriate foci. Develops,
plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment.
Assesses, intervenes, and documents appropriately to meet patient's
educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs with other
disciplines. Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments,
services, and/or outside agencies for patient care. Gives
comprehensive patient/resident care. Initiates and follows through
with patient and family teaching. Consults with unit Nursing
Leadership regarding significant changes in patient's condition.
Collaborates with all members of the health care team to complete
MDS/care planning in compliance with regulatory agency requirement.
Communicates relevant patient care information on shift-to-shift
report. Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice.
Documents pertinent information regarding patient's response to
treatment, progression toward goals in patient's chart. Revises
Plan of Care as indicated. Completes Admission/Transfer Summary
Sheet and/or Discharge Summary. Transcribes physician's orders in
patient chart accurately and timely. Seeks clarification of
physician's orders that are unclear or inappropriate. Interprets
clinical data, notifies the physician promptly if immediate changes
in management are indicated. Administers intravenous medications in
compliance with policies and procedures. Titrates medicated
infusions as per physician's prescriptive, protocols, standard.
Completes checks to ensure that emergency equipment is on hand and
in good working order. Recognizes reports malfunction/failure of
equipment used in the area to Biomedical Engineering takes
appropriate action to repair/replace such equipment (e.g.,
ventilators, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, suction apparatus,
pumps, Doppler, O2 tank, NIPP, & pacemaker). Checks that all
monitoring equipment, ventilator alarms are set according to
standards. Participates in patient care rounds by presenting
findings on patients. Applies principles of infection control and
safety. Assists in the orientation of new personnel. Provides
clinical supervision of LPNs, CNAs, and other ancillary staff.
Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence,
professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, helpfulness. All
responses should be timely, professional, caring, & respectful in
accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations Maintains
established departmental policies and procedures, objectives,
quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection
control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and
create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Statements. Other Duties Orients patient's family to new
environment; develops rapport with patient's family Relieves the
Nurse Manager as required. Assists in data collection and analysis
of Quality Assurance/CQI monitors; participates in implementation
of follow up action. Accurately and effectively utilizes the
hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and
in accordance with hospital policy. Participates actively on
Quality Improvement committees as assigned. Assists other personnel
as needed. Keeps up to date with current trends pertinent to area
of assignment. Participates in continuing education activities;
attends scheduled Inservice programs; shares information gained at
conferences with colleagues. Performs other related duties as
required. Position Qualifications Current New Jersey Registered
Nurse license required. American Heart Association Basic Life
Support certification required. IV Certification required. Good
oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the
position. Education BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an
accredited BSN program with completion expected within three (3)
years of start date. Please note that selection of the candidate
for any position will depend on several factors, including the
individual’s educational background, skills, and professional
experience. Salary commensurate with experience within posted
range. $46.94 - $66.43 per hour | DIFFERENTIALS: WEEKEND $2.00 PER
HR / EVE DIFF- 10% NIGHT 12% /CHARGE PAY $2.00 PER HR We provide a
comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical,
dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a
generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days,
personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we
are committed to the personal and professional growth of our
employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing
education programs to help support our employees ongoing
development.
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