20 emergency department jobs found

Responsibilities Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Three (3) years of nursing experience in Emergency Department, Critical Care or Medical/Surgical required. One (1) year of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Emergency, Critical Care, Adult or Family preferred. Demonstrates effective leadership competencies to be carried out in the day‐to‐day activities of the department. BLS (CPR) and ACLS required. Computer literacy required Qualifications  Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey; BLS (CPR); ACLS

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to skillfully administer total patient care in accordance with Emergency Nursing Standards of Practice, provides leadership and clinical expertise in the assessing, planning and delivery of emergency care. Provides specialized primary nursing care for acutely ill and injured trauma cases in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Qualifications Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. One (1) year of recent (recent meaning within two (2) years) Emergency Department, Critical Care or Medical/Surgical experience required. BLS required. Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS). ACLS and PALS required within twelve (12) months of employment and must maintained throughout employment. Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required. Proficiency in the English language is...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to skillfully administer total patient care in accordance with Emergency Nursing Standards of Practice, provides leadership and clinical expertise in the assessing, planning and delivery of emergency care. Provides specialized primary nursing care for acutely ill and injured trauma cases in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Qualifications Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Critical Care or Medical/Surgical experience preferred. BLS required. Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS). ACLS and PALS required within twelve (12) months of employment and must maintained throughout employment. Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required. Proficiency in the English language is required. BSN preferred. Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Executive Director Emergency Department position is to strategically develop and implement the clinical activities of the Emergency Department Services unit, and to provide direction and oversight for the business operations and fiscal management of the Emergency Department. The Executive Director has the responsibility, authority and accountability for the 24-hour management, administration, and organizational development of the Emergency Department. Facilitates quality patient care and patient safety within the areas of the Emergency Department. Qualifications Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey with a BSN required. Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration required. Eight (8) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience preferably in a university affiliated tertiary care...

Responsibilities Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Three (3) years of nursing experience in Emergency Department, Critical Care or Medical/Surgical required. One (1) year of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Emergency, Critical Care, Adult or Family preferred. Demonstrates effective leadership competencies to be carried out in the day‐to‐day activities of the department. BLS (CPR) and ACLS required. Computer literacy required Qualifications  Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey; BLS (CPR); ACLS

Overview About the Role The primary role of the Staff Nurse (Critical Care Transport) is to deliver and oversee critical care during the transport of patients within the hospital system to the most appropriate medical facility. This includes providing both Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS, ALS) in pre-hospital and hospital settings. Working under the guidance of a licensed Medical Control Physician (MCP) and the supervision of the Chief Flight Nurse and EMS Coordinator, the Staff Nurse is responsible for treating patients of all ages and backgrounds who are experiencing serious illness or injury. The nurse uses age- and condition-appropriate equipment and techniques to assess, stabilize, lift, move, and safely transport patients. In addition to clinical care, the Staff Nurse ensures accurate documentation, supports efficient EMS operations, and represents University Hospital and EMS with professionalism and integrity....

Overview About the Role The Flight Nurse is responsible for delivering and coordinating both Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS and ALS), as well as in-hospital care, to critically ill or injured patients of all ages and backgrounds. Operating in all weather conditions, the Flight Nurse works collaboratively with the patient care team under the guidance of a licensed Medical Control Physician (MCP) and the supervision of the Chief Flight Nurse or Air Medical Coordinator. Duties include performing patient assessments, providing appropriate treatment, and safely lifting, moving, and transporting patients using specialized equipment and techniques. The role also involves completing all required documentation and additional tasks that support the effectiveness of EMS operations, while consistently representing University Hospital and EMS in a professional and respectful manner. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Patient Access Representative position is to interview all patients in a professional and courteous manner. Completes efficient and timely patient arrivals and registration functions. This includes, but is not limited to, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Pre-Registration. Electronically enters accurate patient demographic information into University Hospital computer system and obtain signatures on all required documentation. Confirms required insurance precertification, authorization and documentation is obtained for billing and medical record processing. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Obtains and electronically inputs patient demographics and insurance information into the hospital computer system, thoroughly verifying the information presented by the patient. Ensures efficient, accurate and timely patient registrations and arrivals. Interviews all...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to provide direct patient care, perform nursing procedures, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for diagnostic and interventional cardiology patients in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab setting as observed by the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, and patient/family feedback unless otherwise noted. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Plans, implements and evaluates individualized care based on patient assessment, medical plan of care and the age and/or the developmental stages of the patient. Performs nursing procedures and clinical tasks specific to diagnostic and interventional cardiology patients. Provides direct patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Ensures quality of care as observed by the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager and supported by patient and family feedback. Provides direct patient care or...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) position is to provide high quality patient care. The APN utilizes advanced practice nursing expertise to provide care to patients in the Emergency Department. Other responsibilities for the APN include, but are not limited to, participation in staff orientation, consultation and evaluation for patients, families and health care team members. Works collaboratively with Physicians, Nursing Director and Managers to identify patient care and staff development needs and quality improvement opportunities. Qualifications Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Three (3) years of nursing experience in Emergency Department, Critical Care or Medical/Surgical required. One (1) year of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Emergency, Critical Care, Adult or Family preferred. Demonstrates effective leadership competencies to be carried...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to provide direct patient care, perform nursing procedures, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for diagnostic and interventional cardiology patients in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab setting as observed by the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, and patient/family feedback unless otherwise noted.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Provide direct patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Perform nursing procedures for diagnostic and interventional cardiology patients. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout treatment. Ensure care quality as observed by the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager. Incorporate patient and family feedback into care evaluation     Qualifications What You’ll Bring   Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of...

Responsibilities The Patient Throughput Coordinator will work with multiple entities to find and surmount the barriers to discharge of patient. This position acts as the designated liaison who facilitates and coordinates the transfer of patients into and within University Hospital. Works with referring agencies, hospitals, clinics, and the emergency department to ensure safe, timely transition of patients and clinically manages patient movement between units from the PACU, Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, procedural clinics and pre-admits for all service lines. Works with many support services, care areas and administrators to ensure clinically safe patient care, capacity management and efficient patient flow withing the University Hospital, all in accordance with Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) guidelines. Qualifications Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Bachelor’s Degree in...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Physician Assistant-Surgical position is to assist in the direct care of gynecology patients while under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. Predominantly assists, manages and supports Gynecology staff. The Physician Assistant-Surgical will be dedicated to full service clinical support of gynecology staff including pre-operative, intra- operative and post-operative assistance for general gynecology and specialty services including urogynecology, reproductive choice (TOP) and reproductive endocrinology. The Physician Assistant-Surgical will provide assistance, management and support of gynecology staff in the inpatient service, emergency department and office setting for operative and non-operative activities.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Facilitates and assists in ensuring a seamless admission and discharge process. Performs patient...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Data Control Clerk II position is to perform answer and route incoming calls to the hospital's main number, emergency lines and patient information lines. Demonstrates service excellence by providing accurate information regarding the Hospital, its patients and staff while ensuring adherence to all Hospital policies and procedures, especially those regarding privacy and confidentiality. Assists in maintaining up-to-date computerized databases and on-call schedules in a timely fashion. Responsible for dispatching services to respond to callers and entering data into the Work Ticket Management system. Receives and activates routine and emergency notification requests, such as overhead paging announcements, activation of pagers, and initiation of emergency codes. Identifies and summarizes key issues and data trends. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Answers incoming...

Overview About the Role The EMS Dispatcher EMT is responsible for answering and triaging emergency and non-emergency calls using the Medical Priority Dispatch System and Fire Service Communications System. This role involves collecting and processing critical information, providing pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions, and coordinating the deployment of appropriate resources. The Dispatcher ensures communication efficiency and responder safety under the supervision of an EMS Communications Supervisor. This position may function within the communications center or in the field, completing all required documentation and supporting EMS operations while representing University Hospital and EMS in a professional and positive manner. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Answers and triages emergency and non-emergency calls using the Medical Priority Dispatch System and Fire Service Communications System Collects, verifies,...

Overview About the Role The EMS Dispatcher EMT is responsible for answering and triaging emergency and non-emergency calls using the Medical Priority Dispatch System and Fire Service Communications System. This role involves collecting and processing critical information, providing pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions, and coordinating the deployment of appropriate resources. The Dispatcher ensures communication efficiency and responder safety under the supervision of an EMS Communications Supervisor. This position may function within the communications center or in the field, completing all required documentation and supporting EMS operations while representing University Hospital and EMS in a professional and positive manner. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Answers and triages emergency and non-emergency calls using the Medical Priority Dispatch System and Fire Service Communications System Collects, verifies,...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Section Head position is to provide healthcare services and work closely with the Executive Director and Radiologists to supervise and perform technical procedures in the department of Radiology. Coordinates the day-to-day activity of all Diagnostic Radiology Sections with a focus on Weekends. Contributes and functions as a cohesive member of the department, ensuring that all interaction with patients, physicians, nurses, administrators, and other members of the hospital staff are professional and in accordance with the established guidelines of the institution. The Section Head oversees and performs general radiography. The Section Head oversees CT, MRI, Angiography, Ultrasound & Clerical representing the department for all contingencies. Assures all studies are appropriate for the interpretation of a licensed practitioner. The Section Head ensures all staff and equipment complies to all regulatory...

Overview About the Role Assists in the management of personnel, their training, promotions, evaluations, and the disciplinary process. Assists in the management of maintenance functions such as Joint Commission and Department of Health readiness programs. Manages quality assessment and performance improvement programs for the Physical Plant department. Assists in the hospital’s construction projects including but not limited to, cost accountability, methods, coordination, and integration. Direct Reports may include space planner, senior project manager, supervisor for construction, access control manager, etc. Reports to the Executive Director Hospital Support Services and performs as acting Director in the Executive Director’s absence or as assigned. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Develops and maintains sound working relationship with all University Hospital departments regarding hospital maintenance,...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Critical Care Transport Team (CCTT) Staff Nurse is to safely move patients requiring PCU or ICU level of care within the University Hospital and Rutgers campus. The CCTT RN prioritizes transport requests based on acuity and workload logistics. The CCTT RN will utilize the Acuity Checklist for Critical Care Transport form to determine who will accompany the patient during transport and what equipment will be needed. The CCTT RN will require a thorough and complete SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation) report, in person, from the primary care PCU/ICU RN managing the patient. The CCTT RN will complete their tasks with compassionate consideration of the patient’s requests and those of their family. The CCTT RN will utilize the Inter Transport Patient Data Form to chart the appropriate data as it applies to the individual patient’s circumstances. The CCTT Nurse takes immediate action in...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position is to provide pre-hospital Basic Life Support (BLS) in all weather conditions, in concert with other EMS employees and as a member of the patient care team under the supervision of an EMS Supervisor, to patients of all ages and from all populations who experience any serious illness or injury, using age and population appropriate equipment and techniques to safely assess, treat, lift and move patients to the transport vehicle, and transport them to an appropriate medical facility, while completing all required documentation and other assigned duties supporting efficient EMS operations and representing UH, and EMS in a positive and professional manner.   Qualifications The Emergency Medical Technician must have at least two (2) years EMS experience and two (2) years of EMS driving experience with a good driving record. It is preferred that...