Staff Nurse - Observation Unit

2w2 weeks ago

University Hospital

Newark, US · Full-time · $75,000 – $95,000

About this role

The Observation Unit (H-Blue) is a specialized, fast-paced service designed for efficient, ongoing medical treatment, assessment, and reassessment of patients. You will care for a wide variety of patients with chest pain, A-fib, cellulitis, syncope, asthma, congestive heart failure, trauma, musculoskeletal pain, stroke, and TIA.

Patients have a short length of stay and the unit admits and discharges patients 24/7. As a Staff Nurse, you are accountable for the care activities, safety, and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, planning, and intervening in actual or potential health problems.

You will be a member of a designated care team, collaborating and coordinating with team members to plan patient care in a safe environment. The unit emphasizes achieving the highest quality and safety in delivery of patient care, following standards from ANA, Joint Commission, and Patient/Family Centered Principles.

This role provides a dynamic environment for professional growth as you manage a high volume of diverse patient cases. The fast-paced nature of the unit allows you to refine skills in rapid assessment, patient education, and discharge planning.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Current BLS certification (must maintain valid certification).
Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification preferred.
Proficiency in the English language required.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and intervene in actual or potential health problems for assigned patients.
Evaluate patient responses to care and adjust interventions accordingly.
Provide patient education and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions.
Collaborate with the designated care team to coordinate patient care.
Guide team members in planning patient care in a safe environment.
Adhere to American Nurses Association Standards, Joint Commission standards, and University Hospital policies.
Manage a caseload of patients with short length of stay, handling admissions and discharges 24/7.
Care for patients with diverse diagnoses including chest pain, A-fib, cellulitis, syncope, asthma, CHF, trauma, and stroke.