294 nursing jobs found in Princeton, NJ

The primary purpose of the Nursing Assistant position is to be under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Under this supervision she/he will provide direct patient care, perform simple nursing procedures, transport patients to tests and procedures, and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the unit. Qualifications High school or equivalent program required. Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant course or at least one (1) years’ experience in an acute care facility, or a nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation. Candidates with equivalent experience in a nursing (sub-acute or long term) facility will be considered. Current CPR certification is required. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must be able to take temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and other simple procedures where indicated.     University Hospital...

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a skilled health provider who through a written collaborative practice agreement with a physician is credentialed through the Medical Staff Office. As a member of the Medical Staff the APN demonstrates standards of professional practice that includes ethical decision making, job activities related to quality assessment/improvement, self-evaluation, leadership, and research. The APN is self-directed and purposeful in seeking necessary knowledge and skills to develop and maintain competency. The primary purpose of the APN Wound Care position is to provide high quality patient care. The APN utilizes advanced practice nursing expertise to provide care to patients with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs. Other responsibilities for the APN include participation in staff orientation, education and consultation for patients, families, and health care team members. Works collaboratively with Physicians, Nursing Director, Managers, and case workers...

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 pride.  The Assistant Director...

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be in accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully administering total patient care to the adult and pediatric patient requiring recovery from an anesthetic agent. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on established standards. Qualifications Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or eligible for New Jersey license. Employment will be contingent upon receiving New Jersey licensure. Adult Medical/Surgical experience preferred. BLS required, CCRN and/or CPAN, ACLS and PALS certification preferred. Ability to employ problem solving techniques and critical thinking. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to lift and move patients with/without reasonable accommodations. Ability to organize care/activities of multiple patients. Successful completion of a Critical Care Course or CCRN Certification preferred. Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification must be obtained prior to...

04-01-2023 Type: OB Scrub Tech  Tinton Falls , NJ   Fidé is currently seeking a TECH with OB Scrub experience for a 13 week contract in Tinton Falls, NJ. Minimum Requirements: Minimum 1 year of prior OB Tech or Surgical Tech experience in the acute care setting required. Must be Certified OB Technician. Must have BLS-AHA. Job Description: The OB Technician is certified or grandfathered to work in the Surgical Suite. Performs assigned duties under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. Demonstrates positive behavior and the ability to implement a plan of care. This position requires a multi skilled worker who will perform a variety of tasks related to the direct and indirect care of the antepartum and postpartum patient and in the maintenance of a clean and organized environment. Assists and supports nursing staff with provision of direct and indirect care to the patient. Follows the plan of care as directed by the RN. 1. Orders and stocks supplies for OR, PACU,...

The Psychiatric Technician-Float is responsible for the care of patients experiencing psychiatric/mental health disorders. Collaborates with a team in observation, planning, interventions, and evaluation of care for the patients pursuant to the policies and procedures of PrairieCare. Hours for this role are 4 shifts a week, Monday - Friday, 8a-430 pm Responsibilities:   Works under the direct clinical supervision of the RN and performs tasks delegated by the RN. Monitors patients’ daily functioning and assists in mental health symptom management Ensures the safety of patients at arrival time using a metal detector and safe belongings management/ storage. Ensures safety of patients and staff during programming by constantly monitoring the milieu for potential safety risks and reports issues appropriately. Effectively uses therapeutic approaches to manage milieus with a focus on reducing the use of restraint and seclusion when possible Completes documentation in a timely manner....

Hours for this role at Monday - Friday, 8a-430 pm This role works mostly with Youth but does occasionally help with adult and clinic locations As a PHP RN Float, you will: • Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise the nursing care of patients within the assigned area • Gain insurance pre-authorizations and conduct routine insurance reviews when needed • Assess and monitor patients' daily functioning and assist in symptom management • Plan/facilitate daily nursing groups with patients • Complete standard nursing assessments upon patient admission and necessary discharge planning as required • Track and communicate pertinent medical information both verbally and through written documentation • Assist in scheduling appointments and refilling medication • Supervise the Psych Techs in day to day operations • Function independently and as the Charge Nurse • Travel to various PraireCare sites as needed Requirements: • Current RN license with the MN State Board of Nurse...

The Psychiatric Technician is responsible for the care of patients ages 4-18 y/o experiencing psychiatric/mental health disorders. Collaborates with a team in the observation, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care for the patients within the area assignment pursuant to the policies and procedures of PrairieCare. Responsibilities:  Monitors child and adolescent patients’ daily functioning and assists in mental health symptom management Ensures safety of patients at arrival time by using a metal detector and safe belongings management/ storage. Ensures safety of patients and staff during programming by constantly monitoring the milieu for potential safety risks and reports issues appropriately. Effectively uses therapeutic approaches to manage milieus with a focus on reducing the use of restraint and seclusion when possible Completes documentation in a timely manner. Plans and facilitates psychoeducational groups with patients when scheduled during shift  Responsible for...

The Nurse Clinician position at Afton Place is responsible for overseeing the medication, psychiatric and medical needs of program and extended service residents. This includes evaluation, assessment and coordination of psychiatric and medical services. Will participate in intake/admission process, as well as the treatment process. Ensure that an effective and timely treatment/discharge plan is acted upon with smooth transitions in levels of care. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s of Science Nursing Degree - OR - Associate’s of Nursing Degree with at least one year of RN experience. Experience: One or more years of experience working with Serious and Persistent Mentally Ill (SPMI) patients. Licensure/Registration/ Certification: Current Minnesota RN license Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the values, principles and methodologies of social work or psychology. Ability to integrate social, medical and psychotherapeutic data in order to form a...

The following experience is required: 2+ years of current Emergency Room experience. RTO: NONE TO MINIMAL WEEKEND REQUIREMENT: EOW as needed HOLIDAY REQUIREMENT: Per unit needs ON CALL REQUIRED: NO EXPOSURE TO COVID PATIENTS: YES Compliance Credentials Needed for Submission: Current NJ RN License – compact allowed Current AHA BLS Current AHA ACLS COVID Vaccination Card, no exemptions allowed Skills Checklist Resume Two Professional references     Hours Per Week: 36 Shift: Nights : 1900-0730 Weekend Requirements: TBD Holiday Requirements: TBD On-Call Requirement: TBD Fidé is a Woman-Owned Business that focuses on providing top-notch candidates to healthcare facilities in rapid time. We are passionate about connecting talented people with amazing jobs. Our recruiters worked hard to provide thousands of nurses to hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic and we continue to assist hospitals around the country with their hiring needs. We do this by developing professional relationships...

The primary purpose of the Sr. Paramedic position is to provide and direct pre-hospital Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS, ALS) in all weather conditions, in concert with other EMS employees and as a member of the patient care team under the direction of a licensed Medical Control Physician (MCP) and 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 Sr. Paramedic must be able to pass a medical evaluation and a respirator fit test and wear an N95 particulate filter respirator mask in accordance with PEOSHA...

The primary purpose of the Surgical Staff Nurse position is to administer total patient care based on individualized needs of assigned patients and families in accordance with professional nursing standards.  The Staff Nurse will utilize knowledge and demonstrate competency in Otolaryngology, Oral Maxillofacial, and Urological procedures.  Expected behaviors include assessment, planning, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient pre-procedural, procedural and post-procedural phases of care.  The Staff Nurse demonstrates knowledge of SGNA’s Guidelines for Nursing Care of the patient receiving General Anesthesia in the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Practice, SGNA’s Standards for Infection Control and Reprocessing of Urological scopes.  The Staff Nurse is responsible for patient education and providing care management/outcome management in accordance with professional nursing standards to pediatric and adult...

The primary purpose of the Assistant Nurse Manager position is to provide management of day- to-day shift operations of inpatient care unit. Directly responsible for daily staffing and reviews daily shift assignments to obtain efficiency and eliminate overtime. Is accessible, approachable and visible to staff; seeks staff input; and serves as clinical mentor. Actively assists staff on routine matters and is first line of response to problem-solve. Ensures clinical competencies of staff and identifies areas in need of improvement. Communicates pertinent information to Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager functions as a daily board runner to integrate and streamline clinical activities of all members of the Perioperative Services team. Qualifications Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred. ACLS and BLS required. Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS)....

The Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Coordinator (QAPI) investigates and coordinates all clinical risk events and activities for clinical Risk and Patient Safety, under the direction of hospital patient safety leadership. Aligns clinical risk and patients safety program with the hospital quality program, including transparency, reporting, and communication between staff and hospital executive and Board leadership. Maintains compliance with CMS and regulatory requirements. Manages risk quality metric analysis and coordinates improvement activities. Implementation and application of the Hospital Risk and Incident management policies. Tracks and investigates major reports and investigations through a defined process. Qualifications A BSN, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a health care field required. Five (5) years of related clinical experience required, such as Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, etc. Experience in patient safety/clinical risk...

The primary purpose of the Supervising Advanced Practice Nurse for Palliative Care is to provide a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical nursing expertise to nursing units and/or patient population to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care. Scope of practice will encompass: ‐ Expert clinical practice ‐ Consultation ‐ Education/Coach to patients, families and other health care professionals ‐ Collaboration ‐ Patient Advocacy ‐ Leadership/Mentorship clinical, professional and system‐wide Specifically, the advanced practice nurse with a palliative care specialty will provide consultative services. Qualifications Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Three (3) years of nursing experience in Emergency Department, Critical Care, Medical/Surgical or Perioperative servicesrequired. One (1) year of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Emergency, Critical Care, Adult or Family Medicine...

The primary purpose of the EKG Technician position is to perform electrocardiograms (EKG) to obtain a graphic tracing of electromotive variations and impulses of the heart as observed by the Cardiovascular Coordinator. Possesses the ability, education, and experience required to meet the needs of the population served (all ages, newborn to geriatric).   Measurement criteria is “as observed by the Cardiovascular Coordinator or Chief Technologist” unless otherwise indicated. Qualifications High school or equivalent certification program required. Certification in electrocardiography must be demonstrated by completion of an accredited school/program. Certified in electrocardiography preferred. CPR certification and successful completion of basic ECG interpretation course required. A minimum of one (1) year experience required. The employee must be able to ambulate the nursing units while manipulating the EKG cart. He/She must have the ability to perform electrocardiograms on...

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning. The LPN participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of Care Coordination Model. The LPN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing; and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects. Qualifications Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Current LPN...

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 break down, 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 goal achievement, patient/family satisfaction,...

The primary purpose of the Equipment Handler position is to maintain an inventory of equipment on each unit/service area that prevents delays in patient treatments. The role also supports the Director of Special Projects with work related to equipment and supplies and as needed. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED certificate required. New Jersey Driver’s License preferred. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and/or communicate in English sufficiently to perform job duties. Six (6) months of related experience preferably in a hospital environment. Ability to communicate with a variety of patients and health care professionals. Must be able to walk and stand for long periods, push carts with bulky materials and supplies. Pull, lift and bend with hand and eye coordination and in compliance with PM&R Physical Assessment. Must be able to pass body Mechanics Physical Assessment during probationary period. Successful completion of training must be obtained during...

The primary purpose of the Emergency Department Technician position is to provide direct patient care, performs simple nursing procedures, performs in a technical capacity providing support to the professional staff in the evaluation and treatment of patients, and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the unit under the direction and supervision of a Staff Nurse. Exercises competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to all ages of patients served from neonatal to the end of life. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position required. Successful completion of a Phlebotomy Technician Program or Medical Assistant Program required. EKG certification preferred, and candidates without EKG must successfully complete training during new hire orientation at UH. One (1) year of acute care experience is...