The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics. The RN assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for his/her own professional advancement. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. Is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served. Communicates effectively and collaborates with physicians and other patient care providers. Responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement. The RN as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team member utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs. Other essential duties as required.

Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:

• BA/BS/BSN degree preferred.
• Completion of clinical experience in an NLN accredited school is preferred.
• Additional experience required based upon specific department needs.
• Current NJ RN Licensure required.
• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS is required.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS/PALS.
• National certification is preferred.

Shift:

• On call requirement for nights and weekends

Requirements:

• OR nurse with scrub and circulating skills