Staff Nurse, Perioperative Services - Operating Room

Job Title

Staff Nurse

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient's response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin break down, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

Qualifications

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Two (2) years of critical care or PACU experience required; or BSN and two (2) years of acute care experience; or four (4) years of acute care experience required. BLS certificate required. C-Pan or CCRN certification and ACLS certification preferred.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit uhnj.org/hrweb.