Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Phillipsburg Care Now

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 150,129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage.

Short‑term and long‑term disability.

Life insurance.

Generous paid time off and sick leave.

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a per-diem Registered Nurse to cover holiday, vacation, call outs and weekend shifts at Phillipsburg Care Now.

The RN delivers urgent care nursing across the lifespan and occupational health services, including physicals, drug screens and injury care. The role requires PA RN licensure and BLS certification, with preferred experience in occupational medicine and urgent care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Experience in occupational medicine and urgent care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the Registered Nurse.
• Provide essential medical care to urgent care and occupational health patients.
• Assist physicians as indicated and perform procedures in this area.
• Implement, evaluate, and document patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with the care plan.
• Maintain awareness of unit budget and function as a professional role model and resource person.
• Take an active role in unit‑based performance improvement and identifying unit needs.
• Coordinate, prioritize and organize patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
• Manage daily operations within budget parameters and assist with management functions on unit.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Job description

Position Summary

This is a per‑diem Registered Nurse (RN) position at Phillipsburg Care Now to cover holiday, vacation, call outs and weekend shift. The RN delivers urgent care nursing across the lifespan and occupational health patients such as physicals, drug screens and injury care.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the Registered Nurse.
• Provide essential medical care to urgent care and occupational health patients.
• Assist physicians as indicated and perform procedures in this area.
• Implement, evaluate, and document patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with the care plan.
• Maintain awareness of unit budget and function as a professional role model and resource person.
• Take an active role in unit‑based performance improvement and identifying unit needs.
• Coordinate, prioritize and organize patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
• Manage daily operations within budget parameters and assist with management functions on unit.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Experience in occupational medicine and urgent care preferred.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

• Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.
• Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 4 hours at a time.
• Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time.
• Consistently lift, push and carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs.
• Transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate.
• Consistently pull up to 10 lbs. frequently pull up to 250 lbs. with assistance when appropriate.
• Frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel and climb. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling.
• Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects.
• Must be able to hear normal conversation and high/low frequencies. Must be able to see general, near, far, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony.

Compensation

Hourly pay range: $35.00 – $52.44.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.