Cardiac Progressive Care Unit RN

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit RN to join our Magnet-designated team. You will provide direct patient care, participate in multidisciplinary plans, and support discharge planning in a high-acuity cardiac setting.

Requirements include NJ RN license, BLS, ACLS, ECG and CC training; BSN preferred. Salary range is 47.00 to 62.00 USD with eligible bonuses and shift differentials; full-time exempt position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in New Jersey
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• ACLS certification obtained during orientation
• ECG course completed during orientation
• Critical Care course completed during orientation

Responsibilities

• Assess health status of assigned patients per Nursing Standards
• Plan, implement and evaluate individualized care based on assessment and Plan of Care
• Provide direct patient care or supervision to health team members per requirements
• Teach patient/significant others about health/illness state and plan of care
• Ensure discharge preparation and home-care readiness

Skills

RN professional

Critical care

Patient care

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.

The Cardiac Progressive Care Unit RN will:

• Assess the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the Nursing Standards.
• Plan, implement and evaluate individualized care based on patient assessment and Multi-Disciplinary Plan of Care.
• Provide direct patient care or direction and supervision to other health team members to ensure proper implementation of care in accordance with the requirements of the NJ Board of Nursing, current regulatory guidelines, the ANA Code of Ethics and institutional policies and procedures.
• Teach patient/significant others about health/illness state and plan of care.
• Ensure that patient/significant others are prepared for discharge and health maintenance in the home setting.

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• BSN preferred or must be obtained within three (3) years of hire date
• BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification obtained during clinical orientation
• ECG course completed during clinical orientation
• Critical Care course completed during clinical orientation

Salary Range: 47.00 - 62.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future.

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program.