Registered Nurse (RN)- Peri-Op Program

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center committed to medical excellence, faith, and education. With a history spanning nearly 100 years, we strive to provide comprehensive care that encompasses the body, mind, and soul.

Responsible for

• Delivers patient care in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and Practice, Patient Bill of Rights, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Delivers patient care in accordance with specialty specific standards (e.g., Oncology Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses) as appropriate.
• Affirms patient plan of care according to changing health care needs.
• Evaluates patient teaching using appropriate education resources and assesses the effectiveness of the teaching.
• Models effective leadership skills through role modeling, mentoring, and effective communication.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Participates in unit-based and organization-wide activities, committees, and community activities as appropriate.
• Supports a professional practice environment by functioning as a role model and resource person and participating in the orientation of other unit employees.
• Directly delegates and supervises the practice of ancillary staff (LPN’s, PCA’s, Tech’s, Unit Secretaries, etc.) and is knowledgeable of the tenets of the NJ Scope of Practice guidelines.
• Identifies own learning needs with respect to nursing practice and pursues educational support to meet these needs.
• Routinely utilizes Evidence Based Practice literature, policy and procedure manuals, and other available reference materials to ensure consistency and accuracy in the delivery of care.
• Participates actively in the Performance Improvement process to evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered to patients.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Minimum one-year current clinical experience
• One-year current clinical experience in a lead, management, or supervisory role
• One-year current clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Expert clinical skills (High proficiency)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal communication, coaching, leadership, and strong clinical foundation
• Promote the service lines of HNMC and new services as directed
• Promote the Holy Name Physicians Network
• Build long-term, ongoing relationships with community stakeholders and organizations by providing services through workshops, lectures, health fairs, lunch & learns, keynote addresses, etc.
• Able to trouble shoot computer issues
• Understand regulatory requirements such as ICH-GCP for clinical research (preferred)
• Strong follow-through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems; demonstrated initiative is imperative
• Maintain a professional demeanor, strong communication skills with the public as well as physicians and co-workers

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS through American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (may be required dependent on specialty area)

Pay Range

$44.00/hour - $55.00/hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care.
• Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking.

About the Role

This position is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct care to assigned patients with simple to complex health care needs.

Qualifications

• Current NJ License upon hire
• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS through American Heart Association upon hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support may be required dependent on specialty area

Skills

• Expert clinical skills (High proficiency)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal communication, coaching, leadership, and strong clinical foundation
• Promote the service lines of HNMC and new services as directed
• Promote the Holy Name Physicians Network
• Build long-term, ongoing relationships with community stakeholders and organizations by providing services through workshops, lectures, health fairs, lunch & learns, keynote addresses, etc.
• Able to trouble shoot computer issues
• Understand regulatory requirements such as ICH-GCP for clinical research (preferred)
• Strong follow-through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems; demonstrated initiative is imperative
• Maintain a professional demeanor, strong communication skills with the public as well as physicians and co-workers