University Hospital

Responsibilities The QAPI Coordinator will collaborate with the Stroke Program Medical Director for the system, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of clinical care provided to the stroke patient population as set by the guidelines formulated from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) and for achieving/maintaining stroke certification(s) for the State of NJ and Joint Commission. Will provide in-depth knowledge of stroke care and procedures in order to drive systematic evaluation of stroke clinical care with an emphasis on patient safety and improving stroke care. Will review and analyze issues, identify opportunities for improvement, recommend corrective actions, and provide ongoing monitoring. Will utilize a standardized approach in evaluating the care delivery processes with an emphasis on decreasing variation and improving outcomes. Qualifications RN with license to practice in New Jersey...

Overview About the Role This self-directed position participates in the planning, development, implementation and support of clinical information systems. Functions independently, performs analysis, testing and implementation of procedures on systems to solve complex problems. Develops testing strategies according to system build and downstream system requirements. Maintains project plans and assists with the development of detailed training programs and materials. Ensures that systems are functioning under the guidance of acceptable University policies and procedures and meets all regulatory requirements. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides analysis, design and support of hospital systems, including testing, training, implementation and on-going support. Documents, communicates and assists in problem determination and resolution. Updates and maintains detailed project plans. Interacts with end users,...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin breakdown, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations. The competent practice of the Professional Registered Nurse is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient/family...

Responsibilities The University Hospital Medical Intensive Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (Nurse Practitioner, NP) provides direct patient care services for critically ill complex patients in an intensive care setting in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Medical ICU attending physicians.  The APN performs physical exams, collects, and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications.  Coordinates the care and discharge of patients and provides direct patient care services.  The APN contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization. Qualifications Currently licensed as RN in the State of New Jersey and certified as APN by the Board of Nursing.  MSN required.  Either one (1) year of experience as an APN in a critical...

Responsibilities The University Hospital Medical Intensive Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (Nurse Practitioner, NP) provides direct patient care services for critically ill complex patients in an intensive care setting in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Medical ICU attending physicians.  The APN performs physical exams, collects, and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications.  Coordinates the care and discharge of patients and provides direct patient care services.  The APN contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization. Qualifications Currently licensed as RN in the State of New Jersey and certified as APN by the Board of Nursing.  MSN required.  Either one (1) year of experience as an APN in a critical...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RTR) position is to provide direct patient care. Upon the order of the physician, administers pulmonary therapeutic, diagnostic procedures and sets up, operates, monitors and manages various types of respiratory equipment to be utilized in the treatment, management, control and care of patients of all ages with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardio respiratory system. Works primarily in the Intensive Care unit (ICU), collaborates with nurses and physician in the implementation of individualized care plans Qualifications Must possess the ability, education and training required to meet the needs of patients of all ages based on age and developmental status. Successful completion of study from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Must possess the Registry (RRT) credential from the National Board of...

Responsibilities The Workforce Management Specialist (WFM) plays a critical role in the overall workforce management function of Patient Care Services (Nursing). The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the scheduling, staffing and payroll processing of all Patient Care Services personnel, utilizing ANSOS, Banner, and INFOR. Communicates appropriately and effectively to support the PCS WFM and scheduling and staffing systems, and produces reports for nursing management Qualifications High School Diploma required. Three (3) years of related experience including clinical/data entry and staffing, scheduling, or payroll processing, preferably in a government agency, university setting or a large business office required. Must be computer literate. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must. Position requires weekend rotation.

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Aide position is to be under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Under this supervision she/he will provide direct patient care to the patient ages (18) to maturity, performs simple nursing procedures, transports patients to tests and procedures, and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the unit. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent certification program is required. Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant course or one (1) year of nursing assistant experience or experience in the role of a Behavioral Health Aide required. Current CPR certification is required and must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association. Behavioral health experience or crisis intervention and de-escalation experience preferred. Applicants must be able to take temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and other...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Aide position is to be under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Under this supervision she/he will provide direct patient care to the patient ages (18) to maturity, performs simple nursing procedures, transports patients to tests and procedures, and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the unit. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent certification program is required. Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant course or one (1) year of nursing assistant experience or experience in the role of a Behavioral Health Aide required. Current CPR certification is required and must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association. Behavioral health experience or crisis intervention and de-escalation experience preferred. Applicants must be able to take temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and other...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Nursing UH (Unit Based) position is to operationalize and transition changes in the care delivery system of a unit or set of units through the skillful directing, coaching, support, and delegation to staff in the provision of clinically safe, fiscally sound, compassionate care and services to achieve safety, patient/family goals and patients/family satisfaction. The Assistant Director has (24) hour responsibility for the unit’s service area and develops a dynamically functioning interdisciplinary team. She/he sustains the daily operational functioning of the units/services area and makes immediate modifications to prevent impediments, errors, and delays in goals achievement. This role is also accountable for the execution of the units/services area Performance Improvement Plan. She/he engenders confidence, trust and fosters collaborative/collegial relationships that generate staff achievement and...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Nurse Anesthetist (Certified Registered) position is to a dminister anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation; (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence; (3) post-anesthesia care; and (4) perianesthetic and clinical support functions. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Education Program with a Master’s Degree in a related field; or graduation from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education programs prior to January 1998 is required. Candidate must have sufficient sensory capacity to observe the patient and patient monitors. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both academic and health care settings. Must show evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in teams and possess demonstrated...

Overview About the Role   The primary purpose of the Accession Area Technician position is to facilitate the flow of work through the Accession Area. Responsible for entering orders and scanning specimens for laboratory tests into laboratory information system (LIS) via a computer terminal. Responsible for retrieving laboratory data from the LIS in order to respond to inquiries from the clinical units concerning test results. Responsible for maintaining working knowledge of the Laboratory and the Hospital Information Systems. Performs routine tasks required for maintaining computer and office equipment within the laboratory. Develops good rapport between the house staff, nursing staff, and patients and the Clinical Laboratory. Assists in processing samples for Reference Laboratories. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Deliver patient-centered service by creating a welcoming and safe environment, communicating...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Staff Pharmacist position is to provide a high level of comprehensive pharmaceutical services as defined in the Departmental Mission Statement. Organizes, leads, directs, and verifies the duties and functions performed by supportive personnel to ensure the provision of accurate, efficient, safe, and effective medication therapy for all ages and population served by University Hospital. Acts as a medication information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals . Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides patient‑centered service, creating a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment; communicates clearly; resolves complaints; organizes work to meet customer needs; meets/exceeds service expectations; models Service Excellence; maintains composure; works with team to meet service targets; and demonstrates respect for patient rights....

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Pharmacy Technician position is to perform a variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital-wide unit dose medication distribution system and intravenous admixture program. Responsible to maintain confidential reports, enter and retrieve data utilizing the computer system, prepare intravenous medication including, but not limited to, chemotherapy, and hyper-alimentations, fill automated medication dispensing system with unit dose medications, procure, and fill requests for pharmaceutical supplies and deliver supplies. Responsible for assisting the Senior Buyer in ordering, managing, and maintaining inventory. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Selects the proper medication and/or accessory from stock necessary to match label generated and/or cart fill list. Labels and prepares product in accordance with Pharmacy Practice standards and Hospital Policies and...

Overview Food Service Worker – Trayline 📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 Dietary |   About the Role The primary purpose of the Food Service Worker position is to assist in preparing and serving food to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and their family members .   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Delivers meals and snacks per policy and procedure. Retrieves patient meal trays per policy and procedure. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development when providing services to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Communicates with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a manner which demonstrates an understanding of the patient developmental and cognitive level. Formulates patient meal supplement and nourishment. Qualifications What You’ll Bring   Required: High School...

Overview Food Service Worker – Trayline 📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Part-Time | 💼 Dietary |   About the Role The primary purpose of the Food Service Worker position is to assist in preparing and serving food to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and their family members .   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Delivers meals and snacks per policy and procedure. Retrieves patient meal trays per policy and procedure. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development when providing services to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Communicates with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a manner which demonstrates an understanding of the patient developmental and cognitive level. Formulates patient meal supplement and nourishment. Qualifications What You’ll Bring   Required: High School...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Pharmacy Technician position is to perform a variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital-wide unit dose medication distribution system and intravenous admixture program. Responsible to maintain confidential reports, enter and retrieve data utilizing the computer system, prepare intravenous medication including, but not limited to, chemotherapy, and hyper-alimentations, fill automated medication dispensing system with unit dose medications, procure, and fill requests for pharmaceutical supplies and deliver supplies. Responsible for assisting the Senior Buyer in ordering, managing, and maintaining inventory. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Selects the proper medication and/or accessory from stock necessary to match label generated and/or cart fill list. Labels and prepares product in accordance with Pharmacy Practice standards and Hospital Policies and...

Overview About the Role   The primary purpose of the Management Assistant position is to provide general administrative and management support within a division, department or office of University Hospital. Coordinates office operations and serves as liaison with various units and administrative offices throughout University Hospital.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Service provided is patient centered .     Plans and schedules the work of department’s secretarial/administrative section to make maximum effective utilization of employees, equipment and materials within budgetary requirements.   Responsible for personnel matters for the department/division; maintains time and attendance records, ensures timely completion of forms for Human Resources, Payroll, etc.    Acts as principal liaison with various administrative departments and units within...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Health Educator II position is to assist with the planning, organizing, and implementation of health education programs in the Department and in the Community. This includes patient and community engagement, staff support, promotional initiatives, and partnerships that promote awareness of health needs, prevention strategies, and improved outcomes. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Promotes culture of service, innovation and learning. Regularly generates new ideas and is willing to take calculated risks. Seeks information about specific health problems in the community and initiates appropriate educational programs to meet needs. Assesses the knowledge of, attitude toward, and behavior of individuals, groups, or agencies regarding health problems and the quality and appropriateness of health care provision. Records, maintains, and submits weekly and monthly...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Environmental Services Worker position is to perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment at University Hospital. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Keeps patient and non-patient areas of the facility clean, safe, and orderly condition. Cleans hospital patient rooms, baths, showers, laboratories, offices, corridors, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other areas as assigned using approved cleaners and hospital approved germicide. Strips linen from beds, washes beds and mattresses using hospital approved germicide, remakes beds after discharge. Dusts furniture and equipment, empties waste baskets, trash, recycling and medical waste containers, washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels and sills, polishes metalwork, such as fixtures and fittings. Transports trash and waste to...