JOB SUMMARY 

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric. 

He/she is also responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all patient care during his/her shift. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing care to patients.  

Satisfies the established standards of the nursing practice. Supervises and delegates patient care tasks to LPN, CNA, and other patient care team members.  

Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. As appropriate, takes into consideration the patients’ age in the performance of any task.  

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION)  

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing 

Current RN license to practice in the State of New Jersey  

Current BCLS certification  

ACLS certification within 3 months of hire 

Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations 

Knowledge of regulatory standards, compliance requirements and hospital polices and procedures  

Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form 

 Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions 

Strong organizational and analytical skills  

Ability to deal with high stress environment  

Ability to speak, read and write English  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing •Critical Care Experience