Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU

Job Summary:The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. Plans, implements, and documents nursing care based on patient's needs.Identifies patient needs and determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.Develops, implements and coordinates individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments.Initiates assessment based on the patient's problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework.Performs therapeutic nursing interventions.Manages care of patients.Documents care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities.Advocates for evidence-based practice care standards and supports adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery.Provides patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice model.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum 2 years of previous Clinical Pediatric experience required and 2 years of PICUBLS-aha & PALS certifications- RequiredFloat requirements- Will be required to float to wherever is needed throughout facility. This includes Adult units/ect.When floating to Adult floors, RN will not take assignment but act as a PCT.

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:Graduation from an accredited school of nursing - Required. Current licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing - Required. BSN - Preferred

Certifications & Licenses:BLS-AHANJ or Compact RN LicensePALS-AHA