Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Catheter Lab, Rahway, NJ, Full Time, DaysReq #:0000136143

　　Category:Nursing

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:RWJ Rahway

　　Department:Cardiac Catheter Lab

　　Location:

　　RWJUH Rahway Hospital, 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

　　Direct patient care/ assist with cardiovascular procedures, ACLS/BLS ability to scrub on cases a plus, experienced preferred,

　　JOBSUMMARY:

　　The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care in the Cardiac Rehab and Stress Test within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics. RN should have direct patient care for patients undergoing Cardiac/vascular procedures. The RN will have direct patient care/assist with cardiovascular procedures, with the ability to scrub on cases is a plus, experienced preferred. The RN assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of your own individual level of knowledge and experience, assuming responsibility for his/her own professional advancement. Responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors. Responsible for knowledge of the patient population served. Responsible and accountable for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team. Will act in the capacity of preceptor of charge when needed. Communicate effectively and collaborate with nurses and other patient care providers. The RN is an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team member integrating safety, quality and experience of care while individualizing the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs when providing care. The RN is required to actively participate in performance improvement activities. Other essential duties as required.

　　Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:

　　New Jersey State Registered Nursing License

　　Current ACLS certification

　　Current BLS from the American Heart Association

　　IV Certification

　　Critical Care Course

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　　For more than 100 years, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway has been the trusted healthcare facility for patients and families in Union County and beyond. Our comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical center offers a continuum of care that includes diagnostics, emergency care, advanced surgical treatments, wound care center, and much, much more.

　　Our campus also includes partnering facilities, including Kindred Hospital New Jersey for long-term, acute care and Care Connection, a 24-bed subacute hospital dedicated to rehabilitating patients before they are discharged, managed by Alaris Health. Our hospital provides acute care, long-term acute and rehabilitative care, as well as outpatient services to ensure our patients and their families receive the education and help they need to make the fullest recovery possible.

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　　Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway's dedication to providing industry-leading care is evident in the various services we provide and continue to invest in. Our facility is a state-designated primary stroke center. We offer emergency cardiac care and diagnostic testing. Our wound care center is equipped with diabetes management resources and hyperbaric chambers. Our Fitness Centers in Scotch Plains and Carteret provide both physical and aquatic therapy for recovering patients. We also regularly engage our local community with education programs, empowering them to make better decisions about their health and well-being.

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