Specialty Nurse at Hunterdon Health Care System – Flemington, New Jersey

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 Care

2. Documentation of Care

3. Maintain Professional Development

4. Education of patient and family

5. Patient Advocate

6. Maintain Patient Safety

7. Specialty Nurse

8. Other duties as assigned

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, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.

Associates Degree AND 2 years of experience in the specialty area will be accepted in lieu of BSN.

Preferred:

None

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

Required:

3 years Operating Room experience or has demonstrated progressive growth and commitment.

Preferred:

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

CNOR or will obtain within 18 months

Preferred:

Certification in specialty

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

● Must pass annual clinical competency based program and mandated in-service education. Unit specific skills may include but not limited to scrubbing and circulating. Skills will be determined by a challenge exam and/or skill performance or by completion of a Staff Development course.

● Preceptor - (must have gone through preceptor course or will be going through the course within 6 months) of acceptance to specialty nurse role.

● Demonstrates excellent follow up and follow through ability

● Excellent communication skills

● Good computer skills

● Knowledgeable of AORN standards, Joint Commission and DOH regulations

● Knowledgeable of O.R. procedures and practice

Preferred:

2 years scrubbing and circulating experience in various specialties including robotic surgery

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).