RN - ACS (Per Diem)

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 the nurse manager, assistant nurse manager 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

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, ACLS certification

Preferred: PALS certification within 6 months of hire

Skills

Required: Interpersonal, critical thinking, analytical skills and intermediate computer skills

Populations Served

Child: Infant (0-1); Toddler (1-3); Preschool (3-6); School Age (6-12); Adolescent (12-18);

Adult: Early Adult (19-45); Middle Adult (46-59); Late Adult (60-79); Late, Late Adult (Over 80)

Per Diem Position / Day Shift

The rate for this position is $55.00 per hour.