MAJOR FUNCTION:

An RN on a General Medical/Surgical Unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. The nurse must have knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the emotional needs of the patient and family from early adulthood to the end of the life span. The RN must use this knowledge to assess the physical and emotional needs of the patient/family and develop a plan of care which incorporates these principles. The RN must have the ability to implement the plan, to supervise others with the implementation and assess its effectiveness. The RN must be knowledgeable of the policy and procedures of the department and delegate appropriate procedures and supervise their implementation by others. The RN is responsible for the coordination of the patient’s care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with current licensure in the State of New Jersey as required by law. You must be enrolled within six months of hire or rehire in a CCNE or NLNAC accredited BSN or MSN program (or foreign equivalent) with a graduation date that falls on or before the employee’s third employment anniversary date into a nursing position. *
• BSN or MSN graduates preferred
• Grandfathered Exemption of Educational Requirement:
• Hired on or before June 1, 2013 - IMC
• Hired on or before August 4, 2015 – IMCW
• High quality of nursing competence and basic leadership skills.

Certification/Licensure:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• BLS required. ACLS and Critical Care Course required within 12 months of hire.
• Dysrhythmia course required within 6 months of hire.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred.
• 8 hours of stroke education required annually

Physical Requirements:

• Mental capacity to perform responsibilities.
• Able to walk briskly, stand and lean over.
• Able to lift moderate weight.
• Has quick reaction to prevent injury to patient or self.
• Able to perform duties listed in LPN-N/A job description when necessary.

At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.