Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics - The Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation & Pediatrics is a skilled nursing facility caring for both the geriatrics and pediatrics populations. We are currently seeking Registered Nurses for our Pediatric Unit for 7am-7pm and/or 7pm-7am shifts.
At the Phoenix Center we maintain the highest standard of care and service for residents, families, and our valued employees. We are teamwork oriented and offer a professional working environment. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community and to maximize patient outcomes. We treat residents, family members, and employees with respect, dignity, and compassion. We work to maintain the highest standards of care.
Benefits to working at the Phoenix Center: - Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401K retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Differential pay
- Referral bonus
- Service awards
- Transportation service
Responsibilities as a Registered Nurse: - Be able to handle complexity of a Pediatrics unit
- Ability to care for patients with NGT, GT, Tracheostomy, wound care, and temperature instability
- Be able to care for patients on a ventilator machine
- Play an active role in direct resident assessment and care
- Supervise and coordinate nursing personnel in providing direct resident care in adherence to State and Federal regulations
- Dispense medication and perform treatments in accordance with Phoenix Center policies and procedures
- Formulate individualized nursing care plans utilizing the nursing process
- Assess each resident daily and implement a change in the course of action as needed
- Assist the physician on rounds and ensure that pertinent information is communicated to and from him/her and orders are taken correctly
- Participate in the training and supervision of nursing personnel
- Assists with implementation of facility's Quality Improvement Program
- Assume responsibility for the identification of potential safety hazards and for the identification of non-compliance with facility guidelines
- Maintain accurate resident care records and documents
- Attend and participate in the resident care meetings, staff meetings, and in-services
- Take an active role in teaching and guidance to residents, families, and staff
- Assure that each resident's attending physician and family, or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident's health condition
- Effectively utilize the general principles of leadership and supervision
- Manage conflict through effective problem-solving and communication skills
- Act calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations
Requirements for a Registered Nurse: - Completion of an accredited school of practical nursing
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
The Phoenix Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.