Acute Care Float

Specialty Float Pool ED RN Weekender

Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team. Saint Peter's Healthcare System is constantly working and innovating to meet the needs of today's nurses. In an effort to offer alternative shift options, Saint Peter's is pleased to launch the Weekend RN Shift, also known as the Baylor Program. Registered nurses in this program will:

1. Work two 12-hour shifts from 7:00 pm Friday through 7:30 am Monday and get paid for 36 hours
2. Be eligible for health insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) and match, sick leave, and many other supplemental benefits!
3. Earn up to 72 hours (three weekends/six shifts) of vacation time

The Specialty Float Pool ED RN Weekender will:

• Assess the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the Nursing Standards.
• Plan, implement and evaluate individualized care based on patient assessment and Multi-Disciplinary Plan of Care.
• Provide direct patient care or direction and supervision to other health team members to ensure proper implementation of care in accordance with the requirements of the NJ Board of Nursing, current regulatory guidelines, the ANA Code of Ethics and institutional policies and procedures.
• Teach patient/significant others about health/illness state and plan of care.
• Ensure that patient/significant others are prepared for discharge and health maintenance in the home setting.
• Ensure all procedures are performed based on established Standards of Care. Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within own scope of practice, in accordance with the requirements of the N.J. Board of Nursing, current regulatory guidelines, and the ANA Code of Ethics as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle. (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics) Understands and implements the range of treatment needed by these patients.
• Document all aspects of patient care.
• Be knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Administer medications and parenteral therapies in accordance with SPUH policies.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort and cleanliness.
• Assume leadership role which is consistent with scope of practice.
• Report all necessary information and/or unusual occurrences in accordance with established SPUH policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of and participates in Nursing Quality Improvement Activities.
• Serve productively in Hospital/Divisional/Unit organization.
• Use problem-solving methods to resolve issues that impact upon Nursing care.
• Participate in education and development activities and maintains professional credentialing.
• Participate in Unit orientation programs.
• Participates as a reviewer in the peer review process.

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• BSN preferred or must be obtained within three (3) years of hire date
• One (1 ) year of experience preferred
• BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification obtained during clinical orientation.
• PALS certification obtained during clinical orientation.
• ECG course completed during clinical orientation.

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.