Graduate Nurse & Registered Nurse Internship Opportunities - Warren Campus, NJ (Full Time)

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

The St. Luke’s Registered Nurse Internship programs prepare Registered Nurses to excel in their respective fields through education, experience and empowerment. Nurse interns at St. Luke’s develop the clinical competence and personal confidence required to bring positive patient outcomes with every encounter.

Graduate Nurse & Registered Nurse Internships may be available in the following area's (Availability may vary):

-Acute Care
-Critical Care
-Emergency Department
-Perioperative

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

What St. Luke's RN Internship/Fellowship Offers:

• ​The Length of the internship/fellowship program is Full Time competency-based and is tailored to each individual adult learner.
• Dedicated Education Team
• Bridging the Preparation to Practice Gap
• Support Transition from Novice to Advanced Beginner
• A Progressive Arrangement of Seminars, Workshops, Supervised hands-on trainings, Simulation, and Clinical Observations
• Clinical Preceptorship
• Cultivate Leadership, Team Building, & Conflict Management

Ideal candidates for application to the St. Luke’s Registered Nurse Internship Program are: 

• Nursing Students with prospective Spring/Summer/Winter graduation dates who will be eligible to sit for NCLEX and obtain licensure before start of Internship
• Experienced RN's with less than1 year of experience in the specialty they are applying to.

Our RN Internship Programs are conducted at various sites within the St. Luke’s University Health Network and are supervised by our Internship Coordinators. Upon successful completion of the RN Internship Program, the intern will work on the aligning St. Luke's unit where he/she will practice caring for patients across their lifespans.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides nursing care through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates and documents the effects of care.
• Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).   
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.  
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Maintain current BLS certification.

MINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE: 

Registered Nurse $39.80 – $54.06

St Luke's University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements. 

BENEFIT OFFERINGS: 

St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities. Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus).

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!