Nursing Associate Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered nursing care while promoting positive health outcomes and ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. The RN collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, administer medications and treatments, educate patients and families, and monitor patient progress.

• • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, vital signs, and clinical evaluations.

  • Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs and provider recommendations.

  • Administer medications, injections, treatments, and vaccinations in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.

  • Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in health status, and communicate findings to providers and care team members.

  • Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, disease management, and preventive care.

  • Coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, specialists, case managers, and ancillary staff to ensure continuity of care.

  • Triage patient concerns, phone calls, and urgent clinical issues, providing appropriate interventions and follow-up.

  • Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and clinical documentation as needed.

  • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

  • Review laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic results and facilitate appropriate follow-up care.

  • Ensure compliance with infection control practices, patient safety standards, HIPAA regulations, and organizational policies.

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance improvement activities.

  • Support care management efforts, including chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and patient outreach.

  • Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate nursing interventions within scope of practice.

  • Maintain current knowledge of nursing best practices, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

• Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)).
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred, depending on specialty and practice setting.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred; ambulatory care, primary care, specialty care, home care, care management, or outpatient experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of New York State nursing regulations, clinical standards, and patient safety practices.
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR), preferably eClinicalWorks (eCW), Epic, or similar systems.

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.