Per Diem Registered Nurse (OP)

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, NJ seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care using the Nursing Process within the Department of Nursing.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate care on your assigned unit, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs and ensure quality outcomes. NJ RN licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required or obtained per service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current RN license in New Jersey.
• Completion of department-specific orientation and BLS/ACLS certifications.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications via the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate patient care using the Nursing Process.
• Collaborate with the Department of Nursing on the assigned unit.

Skills

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for utilizing the Nursing Process in a collaborative manner to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with his/her scope of practice. The RN supports the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing within the St. Joseph's Healthcare System and on his/her assigned unit.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey.
• Successful completion of department‑specific orientation and a department‑specific certification of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.