Staff Nurse - ACS - Pediatrics

University Hospital•Newark, NJ

23d•$46 - $62

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to provide patient care (neonate to maturity) based on the identified individualized needs of assigned patients and families within the clinical nursing role. The Staff Nurse will assess, screen, evaluate, educate, and provide care management/outcome management in accordance with professional nursing standards and patient needs. The role of the Staff Nurse also includes practice/office support.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
BLS (CPR) is required.
Candidates lacking current BLS (CPR) Certification must obtain certification prior to start date of employment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN preferred.
Certification in area of Medical Surgical, OB/GYN, Diabetes, Adolescent/Pediatrics, or Operating Room Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently obtains health histories and provides assessments or screenings as indicated on selected patient population; triage to appropriate health care provider.
Utilizing knowledge of growth and development, assesses the physical, psychological, socio-cultural, social-economic and spiritual status of assigned patients in accordance with UH and ACC standards.
Implements and evaluates patient individualized medical plan of care based on assessment of chronological age, developmental level and desired outcome.
Provides independent/interdependent/dependent procedural care in accordance with Nursing scope of practice and provides complex nursing skills and clinical judgment as indicated.
Communicates to all levels of health care team and management team necessary information and/or unusual occurrences in accordance with established University Hospital or ACC Policies and procedures and assessed patient need.
Administers medications/immunizations and parental therapies in accordance with University Hospital/ACC policies.
Uses problem solving methods to resolve issues that impact nursing/medical care.