Registered Nurse Critical Care-Full-Time 7:00PM-7:30AM (CCU and Open Heart)

About the role

The RN utilizes the Nursing Process in a collaborative manner to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with his/her scope of practice. The RN supports the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing within the St. Joseph's Healthcare System and on his/her assigned unit.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process in a collaborative manner to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with his/her scope of practice.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates with physicians, other nurses, and other health care professionals to provide patient care.
• Assesses patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
• Participates in ongoing education and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey.
• Successful completion of department specific orientation and department specific certifications of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one year of hire.
• Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey.
• Successful completion of department specific orientation and department specific certifications of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one year of hire.
• Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software applications.

Benefits

• *Competitive salary
• *Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• *403b retirement plan options with company match
• *Health & Wellness
• *Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• *PTO, and paid holidays
• *Tuition reimbursement
• *Employee Assistance Program
• *LTD : Long Term Disability
• *Life Insurance Options
• *Onsite Day care Program
• *Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
• *403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

Schedule

Hours and schedule vary based on department and shift requirements.