Role Statement:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.

Education:
Associate's Degree (includes RN Diploma) required; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience:
0-1 years required; 2-4 years preferred

Licensure/Certification:
New Jersey RN licensure, BLS from American Heart Association, and ACLS required; National certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:
Successfully completes initial competency verification for clinical area.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written.
Ability to handle confidential information.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:
Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking, and priority setting skills.
Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations with high degree of accuracy.
Organizational Skills
Prior Critical Care experience
Critical Care Course
Physical Effort:
Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e.g. heavy lifting, sustained physical effort, extensive carrying, pushing, pulling, etc.)

Primary Equipment Used:
1. Standard Patient Care Equipment
2. Specific Critical Care equipment
3. Patient transport equipment
4. Information Technology Devices
5. Standard Office Equipment

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