Registered Nurse

New Brunswick, United States | Posted on 03/10/2025

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Administer medications safely according to physician orders and protocols
• Perform treatments and procedures (wound care, IV starts, catheterizations, etc.)
• Monitor patients' conditions and report changes to the healthcare team
• Respond to emergency situations quickly and effectively
• Document all care provided in the electronic health record system
• Educate patients and families about health conditions
• Provide discharge instructions and medication education
• Teach self-care techniques and health maintenance strategies
• Explain procedures and treatments before performing them
• Offer guidance on lifestyle modifications for chronic disease management

• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
• Coordinate patient care between departments and during shift changes
• Facilitate patient transfers between units or to other facilities
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences
• Arrange for necessary post-discharge services and follow-up care

• Maintain accurate and complete patient records
• Manage inventory of supplies for assigned patients
• Prioritize care for multiple patients based on acuity
• Supervise nursing assistants and delegate appropriate tasks
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and facility policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

• Stay current with evidence-based nursing practices
• Complete required continuing education for licensures
• Participate in training on new equipment and procedures
• Attend staff meetings and professional development sessions
• Potentially serve on hospital committees or task forces

• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Serve as a patient advocate
• Report critical information through proper channels
• Utilize therapeutic communication techniques with distressed patients
• Manage difficult conversations with sensitivity and professionalism

The specific duties will vary somewhat depending on the work setting (hospital, clinic, long-term care facility, home health) and specialty area (medical-surgical, critical care, pediatrics, etc.), but these represent the core responsibilities of most registered nurse positions throughout New Jersey.

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program (BSN often preferred by many employers)
• Current and valid RN license issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
  • Must pass the NCLEX-RN examination
  • Complete criminal background check
  • Meet continuing education requirements for license renewal
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Depending on specialty:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or other specialty certifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Medication administration knowledge and competency
• Documentation skills using electronic health record systems
• Ability to interpret lab values and diagnostic test results
• Time management and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, lift patients, and perform other physical tasks

• Entry-level positions:
  New graduate RNs may be accepted with clinical rotations experience
• General positions: 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience often preferred
• Specialty positions:
  Experience specific to the specialty area (e.g., ICU, ER, Labor & Delivery)

• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Development and implementation of nursing care plans
• Medication administration and treatment delivery
• Patient and family education
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Accurate and timely documentation
• Adherence to all facility policies, procedures, and safety protocols

• Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Health regulations
• Compliance with New Jersey Nurse Practice Act
• Completion of mandatory continuing education units (CEUs) as required by the state
• Adherence to New Jersey-specific protocols for controlled substances
• Knowledge of New Jersey healthcare systems and insurance frameworks

• Compassion and empathy for patients
• Adaptability to changing situations
• Emotional resilience
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of diverse patient populations across New Jersey
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Salary ranges in New Jersey vary by region, with higher compensation typically offered in the northern counties near NYC and lower rates in southern regions of the…