RN Full-time Days- Cardiac Catheter LabReq #:0000174008

Category:Nursing

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:RWJ Somerset

Department:Cardiac Catheter Lab

Location:

RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Summary

Summary of Job Function

• Utilizes the nursing process to effectively assess the needs of patients; identifies a plan of care; implements and evaluates the care given,

• Provides direct and indirect care to patients and leads the patient care team toward goal achievement,

• Coordinates and directs care given by other team members,

• Addresses system issues to facilitate the provision of quality and efficient care,

• Delegates appropriately to other team members,

• Excellent communication skills, leadership, ability, time management and problem solving skills required,

Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

Experience:

• A minimum of two years recent clinical experience in critical care required

• Minimum 1 year RN experience required, 2 years preferred in ER, ICU, Cath lab or Post Cath patient care

Required:

• Current New Jersey RN license

• ASN or Nursing Diploma

• BLS, and ACLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 40 Hours per week

Essential Functions:

• The Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse 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 advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.

• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, 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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer