$110,100.00 - $143,200.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County with advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across various disciplines.
Jersey City Medical Center, among many accolades, has earned 14 "A" national safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group since the program's inception in 2012, was awarded Magnet Recognition for superior nursing, was named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located— in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.
Required: BSN Strong communication and organizational skills Proficient computer Skills Strong critical thinking and assessment skills Knowledge of system applications and EMR Preferred: 1 years of inpatient Geriatric RN related experience Certifications and Licenses Required: Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement BLS from the American Heart Association Geriatric nurse resource training required within 1 year of hire.
Scheduling
Day Shift, 40 hours a week 8am-12n Monday – Friday Full Time
The Geriatric Nurse Coordinator is responsible to maintain the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program in Jersey City Medical Center by using the Age Friendly Health System’s 4Ms Framework. This framework focuses on What Matters to the patient and their family, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility. The Geriatric Nurse Coordinator will establish evidence-based standards of care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
The Geriatric Nurse Coordinator will also work in partnership with the interdisciplinary staff to optimize the older adult’s plan of care throughout the continuum of care and provide evidence base geriatric education to staff, patients, and their family through Geriatric Nurse Referrals. The Geriatric Nurse Coordinator is responsible for guiding and serving as a mentor to other Geriatric Resource Nurses (GRNs) and Geriatric Patient Care Associates (GPCAs).
The Geriatric Nurse Coordinator is the disseminator of information about NICHE within his / her organization and is the primary contact for the NICHE national office. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine compassionately and equitably while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every team member. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.
As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.
We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer
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