RN Per Diem in Flemington, New Jersey at Hunterdon Health Care System

Position Summary

Provides quality nursing care through the application of the nursing process using evidence based practice focusing on excellent outcomes and patient experience within the framework of Shared Governance.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Facilitate and Coordinate Total Patient Care

2. Documentation of Care

3. Maintain Professional Development

4. Education of patient and family

5. Patient Advocate

6. Maintain Patient Safety

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

HMC employees, Providers, Patients and Family, Visitors & Vendors

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. OR if Associates Degree or Diploma must be enrolled in BSN program and completed within 4 years of hire.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

One year acute care experience.

Preferred:

At least one year of labor or level 2 nursery experience.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Current NJ RN licensure and American Heart Association BLS Certification.
NRP certification is required within 6 months of hire or by completion of orientation.
All staff that care for patients in the PACU must complete ACLS within 1 year of hire.

Preferred:

Certification in specialty.
NCC EFM certification within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Fetal heart rate monitoring interpretation, principles and practices expertise.

Preferred:

Completion of the STABLE Course within 1 year of hire.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work Environment Factors and Hazards:

● Indoor Work Environment - 2/3 and more

● Outdoor Work Environment - Up to 1/3

● Use of personal or HHS vehicle - Not Applicable

● Working in Confined Spaces - 2/3 and more

● Extensive Travel - Not Applicable

● Loud Noises - 1/3 to 2/3

● Body Fluids - 2/3 and more

● Infectious Diseases - 2/3 and more

● Pharmaceutical/Drugs - 2/3 and more

● Radiation - 1/3 to 2/3

● Chemicals - 2/3 and more

● Dust or Airborne Particles - 2/3 and more

● Gas/Fumes - 2/3 and more

● Machinery - 2/3 and more

● Vibration - Not Applicable

● Electricity/High Voltage - Up to 1/3

● Direct Patient Care Contact (Hands on, face to face patient contact) - 2/3 and more

● Indirect Patient Care Contact (Enters patient room, no patient contact) - 2/3 and more

Physical Requirements (Activities Which Routinely Apply):

● Talk - 2/3 and more

● Hear/Listen - 2/3 and more

● Stand - 2/3 and more

● Sit - 2/3 and more

● Walk - 2/3 and more

● Bend - 2/3 and more

● Climb - Up to 1/3

● Stoop/Kneel/Crawl/Squat/Crouch - 2/3 and more

● Reach Above Shoulder Level - 2/3 and more

● Smell - Up to 1/3

● Taste - Not Applicable

● Lift - Up to 50 lbs

● Carry - Up to 50 lbs

● Manipulate Foot Controls or Pedals - Over 50 lbs

Position Requires Use of Hands For:

● Typing/Keyboard/Mouse - 9 hours or more

● Writing - 3-5 hours

● Repetitive Movement - 9 hours or more

● Fine Manipulation - 9 hours or more

● Simple Grasping - 9 hours or more

● Firm Grasping - 6-8 hours

● Twisting/Turning - 9 hours or more

● Pushing/Pulling - 9 hours or more

● Feeling/Handle - 9 hours or more

● Driving - Zero

Visual Abilities

● Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - 2/3 and more

● Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) - Up to 1/3

● Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) - Up to 1/3

● Peripheral Vision (ability of observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) - 2/3 and more

● Depth Perception (three dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) - 2/3 and more

● Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) - 2/3 and more

Hearing Abilities - Hear/Listen

● Ability to hear alarms on equipment - 2/3 and more

● Ability to hear client calls - 2/3 and more

● Ability to hear instructions from Physician/Co-Workers - 2/3 and more

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).