Join our dedicated healthcare team in Newton, NJ, where you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. Our facility is committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering professional growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assessment Skills: Deliver patient care across all growth stages, from Pediatric to Geriatric, with comprehensive assessments.
- Clinical Skills: Perform direct patient care activities, demonstrate knowledge of emergency equipment, and provide competent nursing care.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation and assume responsibility for charting the nursing process and patient progress.
- Professionalism: Exhibit professional practice responsibility and identify areas for growth.
- Patient Satisfaction: Respond to patients and families professionally, maintaining confidentiality as per HIPAA guidelines.
- Safety: Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals and use safe transfer techniques.
- Unit Specific Functions: Understand conditions, procedures, and equipment for surgical patients, and individualize care accordingly.
- Responsibility and Accountability: Prioritize patient care based on needs and condition changes.
- Patient Education and Chart Completion: Include patient and family in education, and perform pre and postoperative assessments.
- Duties Specific to PAT RN: Ensure timely completion of patient testing and evaluate Pre Admission Testing orders.
Requirements
- 2 years critical care experience
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
Schedule
This position offers a 4-day workweek with 9.5-hour shifts from 7 AM to 5 PM. There is a STEMI on-call requirement of 10-12 shifts per month, including 1 to 2 weekends.