Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse; RN - Nights

Overview

Centra State Healthcare System, an Atlantic Health partner headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit health provider. The system’s network includes Centra State Medical Center, an acute‑care hospital; the Hersch Pediatric Center, a dedicated pediatric facility; an ambulatory campus; two senior living communities; three community health pavilions; and a charitable foundation. As the third‑largest employer in Monmouth County, Centra State has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work‑Certified company.

Centra State Medical Center’s Hersch Pediatric Center is fully equipped with state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic technology and offers a separate pediatric entrance to provide a child‑focused experience for families. It includes six inpatient/observation rooms (one isolation room and a behavioral health room), four emergency department rooms staffed by pediatricians and nurses, and in‑room accommodations for patients to stay with their children.

Centra State Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity for a Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) in the Hersch Pediatric Center. The RN administers culturally sensitive nursing care under ANA standards, the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, professional standards, and established hospital policies. The role uses the Nursing Process to provide patient‑centered care and evaluates intervention effectiveness through nursing‑sensitive indicators and patient outcomes.

Orientation includes completion of CPR, IV, and departmental training; annual renewals include non‑violent crisis intervention training. The RN provides care for pediatric patients in emergency, observation or inpatient status, using a multidisciplinary, patient‑focused model.

• Provides considerate, respectful care focused on the patient's individual needs to ensure satisfaction.
• Affirms the patient’s right to make medical decisions, including discontinuation of treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Completes life‑span education as appropriate.
• Obtains complete nursing history and baseline assessment in a systematic, consistent, and continuous manner; communicates assessments through hand‑off policy and documents them.
• Documents patient assessment results, nursing diagnoses, care plans, interventions, and evaluation of patient progress in the medical record per policy.
• Analyzes patient information to determine nursing diagnoses and needs for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention, or other clinical services.
• Identifies patient problems and formulates nursing diagnoses in conjunction with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Includes patient and family in the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Administers medication per CSHS policies and manufacturer instructions; takes immediate action if a medication variance occurs.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition or emergencies and acts accordingly.
• Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality and improvement strategies; proposes ideas for patient safety.
• Delegates care components to non‑professional caregivers when appropriate and follows up on delegated tasks.
• Makes decisions demonstrating knowledge of nursing practice and sound judgment in clinical and patient‑care management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking to achieve best patient outcomes.
• Follows the CSHS Pain Assessment policy.
• Functions as a Resource Nurse, making decisions in the absence of the Clinical Leader and/or Nurse Manager.
• Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment and supplies.
• Recognizes adverse medication reactions and acts promptly.
• Evaluates discharge needs and accesses resources for patient and family.
• Provides written and verbal education to patients and families consistently.
• Serves as a preceptor or mentor to students and new staff.
• Promotes teamwork within the unit and across departments.
• Adheres to policy regarding insertion, maintenance, and removal of Foley catheters when applicable.
• Demonstrates proper rationale and techniques for indwelling urinary catheter care per policy #4668.
• Completes competencies and annual mandatories related to indwelling urinary…