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Registered Nurse (RN), Elizabeth, NJ, Cardiac Telemetry, Full Time, Days (7A-7:30P)Req #:0000164600Category:Telemetry NursingStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:Trinitas Regional Medical CenterDepartment:Cardiac Telemetry 2300/2WLocation:WILLIAMSON STREET, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202Job Overview:As a Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide quality nursing care in collaboration with the medical staff and within the guidelines of the New Jersey State Nurse Practice Act. Our Telemetry Unit is a 38-Bed Unit. The team-oriented unit provides a wide variety of medical/ surgical and diagnostic services to a diverse cardiac population, which includes congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, respiratory compromise and dysrhythmias. The skills learned here set the groundwork for advancement to critical care.Qualifications:
A graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
Baccalaureate or Associate Degree in Nursing
Required:
Minimum of 1 year sub-acute or acute care nursing experienced preferred
Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) upon hire or within 6 months of the start date.
Required National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification within 1 year of employment
Maintain Joint Commission Readiness
Maintain CEUs
Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.
Certifications and Licenses Required:
The American Heart Association BLS Certification upon hire
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
Scheduling Requirements:
Day Shift, 7AM-7:30PM
Full-Time, 40 hours of work a 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 their own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others in the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resources 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 participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.
The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, who 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.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits
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 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.RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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