This position is responsible for providing professional nursing care through the nursing process. Meet the needs of the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team through communication, coordination, and evaluation. Comply with all policies and procedures, nursing standards of practice and regulatory bodies.

Education & Experience:

You must be enrolled in a BSN or MSN program from an accredited school of professional nursing within six months of hire or rehire and graduate on or before the third employment anniversary date into a nursing position. *  BSN or MSN graduates preferred *Grandfathered Exemption of Educational Requirement:  Hired on or before May 31, 2013 -- IMC Hired on or before August 4, 2015 – IMCW Hired on or before May 31, 2023 – IMCM Two (2) years Med/Surge experience required. Two years (2) clinical experience in specialty area required for per diem positions.

Certification/Licensure:

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey. American Heart Association BLS required. American Heart Association ACLS required. American Heart Association PALS required within 3 months of hire. Dysrhythmia required within 3 months of hire. National certification in area of specialty preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of anesthesia agent and their impact on the patient’s response. Knowledge of discharge criteria. Knowledge of specimen collection and disposition. Knowledge of medication system and process. Knowledgeable and utilizes Cerner and unit specific computer systems. Knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals, procedures related to, and their application. Physical Requirements: 
N: Never       O: Occasionally (<20%)       F: Frequently (20%-80%)       C: Constantly (>80%)           Lifting <20lbs F Standing F Sitting F Lifting 20-50lbs F Climbing O Kneeling O Lifting>50lbs O Crouching O Reaching F Carrying F Hearing C Walking F Pushing F Talking C Vision C             Environmental Conditions:           Noise F Varied Temperatures O Cleaning Agents O Noxious odors O Patient Exposure C Operative Equipment F