RN - ACS (Per Diem)
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Minimum one year experience in cardiopulmonary nursing
- Graduate of accredited diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree nursing program.
- NJ State Nursing License
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills
- Intermediate computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation
- IV Therapy Certification
- Hemodynamics
- Mock Code Work Shop within 90 days of hire or promotion -or- at the first available course offering.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- PALS certification within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention and/or evaluation of complex multisystem health care deficits.
- Direct the nursing care of unstable patients or patients requiring complex care management.
- Handle multiple demands and tasks simultaneously, demonstrating clinical problem solving skills.
- Serve as the Charge Nurse.
- Provide committee leadership and/or involvement.
- Conduct unit orientation and education.
- Direct and guide the use of resources for patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
