Position Summary: Utilizes the nursing process to provide and direct primary nursing care to patients with cardiovascular/pulmonary/vascular health deficits, in whom outcomes may be unpredictable to perform comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention and/or evaluation of complex multisystem health care deficits; to direct the nursing care of unstable patients or patients requiring complex care management. Handles multiple demands and tasks simultaneously, demonstrating clinical problem solving skills. Is supported by Director Medical/Surgical Nursing, Clinical Team Leader and charge nurse in assuming unit leadership roles including, but not limited to, serving as the Charge Nurse, committee leadership and/or involvement, conducting unit orientation and education; directs and guides the use of resources for patient care.
Experience
Required: Minimum one year experience in cardiopulmonary nursing to work on telemetry units; two years' experience in critical care nursing to work in critical care units.
Preferred: Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation, IV Therapy Certification, Hemodynamics, and Mock Code Work Shop within 90 days of hire or promotion -or- at the first available course offering.
Education
Required: Graduate of accredited diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree nursing program. Non-BSN's must complete a BSN degree within 5 years' of hire.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing
License and Credentials
Required: NJ State Nursing License; BLS certification
Skills
Required: Interpersonal, critical thinking, analytical skills and basic computer skills
Populations Served
Early Adult (19-45); Middle Adult (46-59); Late Adult (60-79); Late, Late Adult (Over 80)
Bi-Weekly Hours: Per Diem
Work Schedule: 7a - 7p
The rate for this position is $53.00