Position Summary

Provides quality nursing care through the application of the nursing process using evidence based practice focusing on excellent outcomes and patient experience within the framework of Shared Governance.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Facilitate and Coordinate Total Patient Care

2. Documentation of Care

3. Maintain Professional Development

4. Education of patient and family

5. Patient Advocate

6. Maintain Patient Safety

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

Preferred:

One year of Acute Care Experience

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Current NJ RN licensure and American Heart Association CPR certification

Preferred:

Medical-Surgical Nurse certification or related specialty certification. 

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Must complete Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 6 months of hire.