Resource Nurse - Full-Time Days (ICU/CCU - Wayne)

Job Description Supports the Nurse Manager in the coordination of patient care. Utilizes the nursing process to effectively assess the needs of patients and addresses system issues to facilitate the provision of quality care. Delegates appropriately to other team members. Utilizes communication skills, leadership ability, time management and problem solving skills to facilitate the daily operation of the unit. Makes customer needs a priority. Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care collaboratively in accordance with the scope of nursing practice. Supports the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing within the St. Joseph’s Healthcare System. Serves as the main clinical resource for any issues/questions related to areas of specialty. Qualifications Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two to three years of Nursing experience required. Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey. Successful completion of department specific orientation and department specific certifications of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 year of hire. Effective January 2019, St.Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association. About Us St.Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”. Benefits Eligibility Competitive salary* Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans 403b retirement plan options with company match** Health & Wellness* Non‑Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness PTO, and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program LTD: Long Term Disability Life Insurance Options Onsite Day care Program Available for Per Diem Employees and Part‑time Employees working under 20 hours per week. 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part‑time Employees working under 20 hours per week. Pay Transparency St.Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. About The Team St.Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, a division of St.Joseph’s University Medical Center and a member of St.Joseph’s Health, is a 229‑bed acute‑care community hospital that provides comprehensive medical and surgical care, emergency and diagnostic services to the residents of Wayne and communities in northern New Jersey. St.Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. With a “patients first” approach to health care excellence, St.Joseph’s physician‑employee‑volunteer team is focused on providing the very best care available – to our patients, their families and the community. More than 150,000 patients are treated each year at St.Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center. Leading edge clinical services include orthopedics, spine, and sports medicine; cardiology/cardiothoracic services including a diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory performing peripheral angiograms and stenting, carotid stenting and pacemaker implants; non‑invasive cardiology services including Holter monitoring, 24‑hour blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography and trans‑esophageal echocardiography; the Acute Rehabilitation Unit providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services such as those of the North Jersey Swallowing Center; the John Victor Machuga Diabetes Education Center, offering comprehensive education and consultation programs; and expanded Ambulatory Care Center; as well as liver, biliary, and pancreatic consultation services. #J-18808-Ljbffr