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Nursing Jobs in North Bergen, New Jersey

Nursing Jobs in North Bergen, NJ: Overview

Located in northeastern New Jersey, right across the Hudson River from New York City, North Bergen, NJ, is much more than the Big Apple’s next door neighbor. It’s bustling with eclectic restaurants and magnificent green spaces that offer a respite from the grind. Fun fact: There are more hills in North Bergen than anywhere else in the country except for San Francisco.

IntelyCare can help you in your search for nursing jobs in North Bergen, NJ, and the surrounding Hudson County area, whether you’re pursuing acute care, post-acute care, or long-term care. We have the latest openings for full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, and per diem nursing work in North Bergen, NJ, and across the entire country.

Quick Facts About Nursing Jobs in New Jersey

Is New Jersey a compact state? Yes. Learn how to apply for a compact nursing license.
What do nursing professionals earn in North Bergen, NJ? This is the average annual salary breakdown for North Bergen-area nursing jobs:
NP salary in the North Bergen area: $150,500
RN salary in the North Bergen area: $111,210
LPN salary in the North Bergen area: $68,520
CNA salary in the North Bergen area: $47,450
Where can I find information about nursing license requirements in New Jersey? Visit the NJ Board of Nursing for the latest information. If your license is about to expire, check out our three-step guide for New Jersey nursing license renewals.

What to Know When Pursuing Nursing Jobs in North Bergen, NJ

Nearly 63,400 people live in North Bergen, and they need someone like you to provide them with healthcare services. Your potential patients have a median age of 41 compared to the Hudson County median of 36, and about 17% of the population is 65 or older. Ten percent of residents have a disability, with ambulatory difficulty as the leading condition.

Around 45,000 residents are Hispanic or Latino, and a remarkable 75% of North Bergen households speak a language other than English, so if you’re bilingual, be sure to highlight that in your nursing resume summary.

Looking for specific nursing jobs in North Bergen, NJ? IntelyCare makes it easy for you to search by roles, including:

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Working in North Bergen, NJ

Finding nursing jobs in North Bergen, NJ, and the wider region won’t be terribly difficult — healthcare support occupations, healthcare practitioners and technical occupations, and home health aides are among the largest employment sectors. Plus, North Bergen’s proximity to New York City opens you up to a range of world-class healthcare employers. You can explore acute care work in some of the medical centers and hospitals near North Bergen, NJ:

If you’d like to work in public health, the Hudson County Health and Human Services Department has many branches dedicated to the well-being of locals. Some of the offerings include mental health and addiction services, ambulatory care for people living with HIV/AIDS, and programs for children and adults who have disabilities.

If you prefer to work in post-acute care in North Bergen, there’s Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare and Complete Care at Harborage. The city also has a wide variety of senior programs such as exercise classes, shopping trips, a luncheon program, and free medical transportation services.

Residents in North Bergen spend 33 minutes on a one-way commute, which is six minutes longer than in the rest of the country. While half of commuters drive to work solo, 32% take NJ Transit.

To help you manage your career and family life, there are plenty of options for childcare, not to mention pet sitters, who can look after your loved ones while you’re working.

Living in North Bergen, NJ

If you’re someone who craves big city culture and amenities but doesn’t necessarily want to deal with the crowds and hustle every single day, a New York City suburb like North Bergen is a great place to explore. A quick bus ride over the Hudson River puts you in the heart of Manhattan.

But there’s plenty to keep you occupied in and around North Bergen. The 167-acre James J. Braddock Park is the locals’ favorite oasis. It includes eight miles of walking paths, the magnificent 16-acre Woodcliff Lake, numerous sports fields (football, volleyball, handball, baseball, tennis, and more), and playgrounds. During the summer, residents of all ages cool off at the North Bergen pool, then head over to the city’s weekly free outdoor movie offerings.

You’re also a stone’s throw from the Meadowlands Sports Complex, home to the New York Giants and Jets, as well as the New Meadowlands Market — a year-round outdoor market featuring hundreds of vendors. Here’s another big draw: North Bergen has a mix of excellent restaurants that reflect the diversity of the neighborhood — Italian, Cuban, Colombian, Peruvian, tapas, and more.

The annual weather in North Bergen, NJ, is fairly seasonal — warm, wet summers and chilly, snowy winters are typical. July temperatures peak at around 85 degrees, while January’s average low is 28 degrees.

Settling down in a location so close to New York City comes at a price. The cost of living in North Bergen is 41% more than in the rest of the country and 14% more than the NJ average. You’ll pay more for food, housing, healthcare, and transportation in North Bergen than you would in many other locations in the United States.

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LPN

Per Diem

6 days ago

Staff Nurse PT Days UCHC ADTC

Rutgers University Woodbridge Township, NJ

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Staff Nurse for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center, located in Avenel, NJ. The UCHC Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus; works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment; frequently functions guided by nursing protocols; and functions as a team leader as assigned. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmatepatient including adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system. Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships. Attends appropriate in-services and continuing education offerings to obtain and maintain necessary skills. Participates in offering education to inmates, security officers and other members of the health care team. Participates in in-service meetings and educational programs either as attendee or as a teacher, as arranged and approved by supervisor.

CMA

Contract

6 days ago

Medical Assistant (2) Positions

Rutgers University Plainfield, NJ

Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking Medical Assistants to work in the Physician Assistant Studies Department. Medical Assistants play a key role in the HOPE Clinic, greeting patients, prepping them for exams, and verifying medical information. Responsibilities include preparing supplies and equipment for medical appointments, and assisting medical staff with lab specimen preparation, taking patient vitals, performing blood draws, conducting basic lab tests, and calling in prescriptions to pharmacies. This role also includes maintaining patient records and managing the clinic’s supply inventory, including ordering supplies and verifying deliveries. Under the direction of medical staff, Medical Assistants provide patient education and instructions, and answer patient questions. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations by performing tasks such as: preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; taking electrocardiograms. Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions with clinician input. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements

Full-time

6 days ago

Nurse Practitioner

Maimonides Health New York, NY

$145,904 / year

About Us We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview A Nurse Practitioner, certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law is a licensed registered nurse who provides primary health care in accordance with written policies approved by nursing/medical administration. Responsible for patient care as outlined within the Collaborative Practice Agreement. NURSE PRACTITIONER TAVR/LVAD/CHF Full-Time 8am – 6:30pm Responsibilities For direct care providers: Provides age-appropriate care and intervention for ages of patients served according to job description (e.g. assessments, treatment plans, assists with assessments). For non-direct care providers: Provides support services using age appropriate interpersonal communication. Clinical Practice Domain Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement in the specific clinical area and performs a periodic review of the collaborative practice agreement. See Attachment D. Assesses the health status of clients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examinations. Initiates therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examinations. Interprets findings and alters plan of care including, but not limited to, prescribing and altering medication regimens and ordering blood according to agreed-upon collaborative practice agreement and designated protocols in designated area. Provides teaching and counseling in areas of health promotion and maintenance and in disease prevention Documents findings and plan of care in patient’s medical record Consults with physician as established in the collaborative practice agreement. Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care. Initiates hospital admission and discharge after collaborative consultation with physician. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes. Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Professional Practice Domain Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice. Advocates for patients and supports patient rights. Serves as a resource person to nurses and other health team members. Participates in peer review. Participates in approved medical and nursing research studies. Participates in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice. Contributes to the maintenance of a positive image of professional nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs that recognize nursing as a profession of worth. Administrative Practice Domain Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence and/or determine policies affecting nursing practice. Collaborative Physician Agreement Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with agreement between Nurse Practitioner and collaborating physician with endorsement by Vice President, Hospital Operations and Chairman of the department. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Other Job Duties Keeps knowledge current by self-directed learning and attendance at educational programs. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Requirements: Current Nurse Practitioner license and certification in New York. National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in cardiology, heart failure, or structural heart programs. Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to multitask and manage complex patient care needs efficiently. Preferred Experience Previous experience with TAVR, LVAD, or CHF patient management. Knowledge of advanced hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac assist devices. Experience in program development or coordination. Pay Range USD $145,904.00 - USD $145,904.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time

6 days ago

RN (FH) - Float (Days)

Northwell Health New York, NY

$61 - $80 / hour

177067 Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibility * Assesses the patient's physiologic health status Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; Assesses level of pain and pain management; Communicates/documents patient's physiologic health status and plan of care. * Assesses patient's psychosocial health status Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care; Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend; Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; Communicates and documents psychological status and care plan; support group, counseling services, social services. * Identifies patient outcome Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; Identifies actual/potential patient problems; Identifies patient's need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment; Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals. * Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome Identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome; Coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome; Documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members * Implements the plan of care Maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.); Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care; Reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care; Correctly administers prescribed treatments; Correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care; Provides emotional support to patient and significant other; Applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently; Makes accurate observations of patient's conditions during treatments/ procedures.Reports and records same as appropriate; Keeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient's responses to medical and nursing interventions; Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy; Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees; Provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere.Communicates effectively with the patient's family or caretakers; Participates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate; Provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other. * Evaluates care provided for patient outcome Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same; Performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement; Designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in Unit; Keeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition; Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy. * Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team Collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient's plan of care; Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician; Assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures; Keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments, as appropriate; Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments to the Patient Care Associate, Support Care Associate and Clerical Service Associate in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion * Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care Performs preventive skin care measures Applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique; Applies warm & cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; Performs irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure; Performs other procedures related to skin care, as necessary. * Administers medications correctly and safely Correctly identifies medication: action; dosage; side effects and implications for the patient; Meets standard on medication administration examination; Demonstrates preparation of local solutions; Demonstrates preparation of I.V drips; Administers and documents medication correctly; Administers IVP medication as per department policy and procedure; Educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions. * Participates in patient and family education Provides the patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated; Communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies; Recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching; Provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care; Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same. Performs related duties, as required. ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment, if hired after September 1, 2010 and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of employment date. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. BCLS, ACLS, preferred. Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Full-time

6 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN)- Case Manager

Northwell Health New York, NY

$67 - $97 / hour

172628 Job Description Facilitates, coordinates and integrates high quality, cost effective care delivered to patients across and episode of illness or throughout the entire continuum of health care delivery. Performs resource management, utilization management, discharge planning, care facilitation, referral to all levels of care, and related duties with a defined patient population, and as it relates to care management and the delivery of patient care services. Communicates with payers addresses and resolves issues with other members of the health care team to enhance and created opportunities which positively impact clinical and cost outcomes. Carries out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's core values, applicable policies, procedures, and civil laws. Job Responsibility * Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates activities related to the outcome of assigned patients in conjunction with the rest of the interdisciplinary health care team.Acts as a clinical resource/consultant/educator to all staff in the planning and delivery of patient care by assessing patients' individual needs and ensuring that the plan of care meets same. * Functions as a clinical resource/consultant/educator for interdisciplinary health care team on an ongoing basis in order to maximize quality of patient care and effectively manage length of stay by promoting a timely, cost-effective, efficient and safe discharge plan to include extended care, long-term care or home health services. * Assumes a leadership role in the interdisciplinary health care team in order to manage patient care with clients and their families, as well as the coordination thereof, to ensure high quality patient care throughout the hospital stay and upon discharge and documents interventions in the medical record * Maintains regular contact with patient, family and interdisciplinary health care team to achieve clinical pathway and case management goals and ensures instruction to same based on individual learning needs * Participates in team meetings and interdisciplinary rounds and incorporates recommendations and/or services of interdisciplinary team members in plan of care.Provides presentations and educational offerings to interdisciplinary health care team as it relates to case management. * Participates in data collection and analysis by completing case manager's worksheet and inputting variances into a Microsoft Access Database.Completes variance and outcome tracking reports according to the clinical pathways and maintains pertinent documentation and case information in appropriate patient records, reports and files. * Develops collaborative and professional relationships with patients/families, other departments, other members of interdisciplinary health care team, treatment providers and external health agencies to facilitate and support quality care. * Participates in the development, revision and effective utilization of the interdisciplinary clinical pathways for selected patient populations and other case management tools.Participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities by monitoring variances from expected outcomes in patient, caregiver, and system.Summarizes and interprets variance data to create a PI program that improves patient care * Collaborates with the Head Nurse in order to assist in the supervision, education and development of her/his staff involved in the care of patients, as necessary. Performs related duties as required. ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification Bachelor's degree in Nursing, required. Master's Degree, preferred. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. Minimum of five (5) years related health care experience, required. Minimum of (2) two years of case management experience, inpatient, HMO, insurance or other outpatient setting. One (1) year management experience, preferred. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office 97: Microsoft Word, Access and Excel, preferred. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to problem solve and prioritize using critical analysis skills. Ability to make highly competent professional judgments and decisions. Ability to function as a core member of an interdisciplinary team. Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).