Registered Nurse

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 facilitys 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 residents attending physician and family, or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the residents 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.