Job Description
Join our elite emergency response team at City Medical Center in Newark, NJ as a Triage Nurse. We're urgently seeking compassionate, highly skilled professionals to deliver life-saving care in our state-of-the-art facility. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in a city that needs you now.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient acuity and prioritize emergency cases using established triage protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care pathways
- Maintain accurate electronic health records with detailed clinical documentation
- Provide patient education on treatment plans and discharge instructions
- Monitor vital signs and recognize critical changes requiring immediate intervention
- Oversee waiting area management and patient flow efficiency
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Active NJ RN license with minimum 3 years emergency department experience
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- BSN degree (MSN preferred)
- Proven expertise in rapid assessment and critical decision-making
- Exceptional communication and de-escalation skills
- Experience with Epic EHR system
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency highly valued