RN - 4 Lesser Step Down

Deborah Heart and Lung Center; Pemberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time-off

401K matching contribution

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Meal discount

Job summary

Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Pemberton Township is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide primary care to patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. This role involves comprehensive assessments and potential leadership opportunities within the unit.

The ideal candidate should have experience in med-surg or telemetry, a valid NJ Nursing License, and strong analytical skills. We offer a competitive starting rate of $47.08 and an excellent benefits package including healthcare coverage, paid time-off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• One to two years’ experience in med-surg or telemetry preferred.
• NJ State Nursing License and BLS certification are required.
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, NIHSS, PALS.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary nursing care for patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary deficits.
• Assume unit leadership roles as needed.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and evaluations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Job Details

Position Summary: Utilizes the nursing process to provide and direct primary nursing care to patients with cardiovascular/pulmonary/vascular health deficits, in whom outcomes may be unpredictable to perform comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention and/or evaluation of complex multisystem health care deficits; to direct the nursing care of unstable patients or patients requiring complex care management. Handles multiple demands and tasks simultaneously, demonstrating clinical problem solving skills. Is supported by the Director of Critical Care Nursing, Clinical Team Leader and charge nurse in assuming unit leadership roles including, but not limited to, serving as the Charge Nurse, committee leadership and/or involvement, conducting unit orientation and education; directs and guides the use of resources for patient care.

Experience

Preferred: One to two years’ experience in med-surg or telemetry to work in ICU stepdown unit. Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation, IV Therapy Certification, Hemodynamics, LVAD and Mock Code Work Shop within 90 days of hire or promotion -or- at the first available course offering.

Education

Required: Graduate of accredited diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree nursing program. Non-BSN’s must complete a BSN degree within 5 years’ of hire. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

License and Credentials

Required: NJ State Nursing License; BLS certification. Preferred: ACLS Certification, NIHSS Certification, PALS Certification.

Skills

Required: Interpersonal, critical thinking, analytical skills and basic computer skills.

Populations Served

• Adult: Early Adult (19-45); Middle Adult (46-59); Late Adult (60-79); Late, Late Adult (Over 80)

Bi-Weekly Hours

72

Work Schedule

7P-7A Shift

Pay

The minimum starting rate for this position is $47.08. When determining a team member’s base rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of recent relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

Benefits

At Deborah, healthcare is still about caring for patients and team members. We offer an outstanding benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week. The benefits package also includes generous paid time-off, 401K matching contribution, tuition assistance, short and long term disability benefits, life insurance, meal discount, dependent care subsidy, adoption assistance and free parking.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.