MAJOR FUNCTION:
Provide professional nursing care through the nursing process.  Meet the needs of the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team through communication, coordination, and evaluation. Comply with all policies and procedures; nursing standards of practice and regulatory bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:

You must be enrolled in a BSN or MSN program from an accredited school of professional nursing within six months of hire or rehire and graduate on or before the third employment anniversary date into a nursing position. *  BSN or MSN graduates preferred *Grandfathered Exemption of Educational Requirement:  Hired on or before May 31, 2013 -- IMC Hired on or before August 4, 2015 – IMCW Hired on or before May 31, 2023 – IMCM Two (2) years critical care experience required. Two (2) years clinical experience in specialty area required for per diem positions.

Certification/Licensure:   

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.   American Heart Association BLS required.   American Heart Association ACLS required. PALS required within 3 months of hire. National certification in area of specialty preferred. 

Knowledge & Skills:

Demonstrates proficiency in placing and confirming physician orders, retrieving and printing results, sending messages, transferring and discharging patients from the system.  Knowledgeable and utilizes Cerner and unit specific computer systems.  Able to electronically access medication profiles and education materials.  Physical Requirements: 
N: Never       O: Occasionally (<20%)       F: Frequently (20%-80%)       C: Constantly (>80%) Lifting <20lbs F Standing F Sitting F Lifting 20-50lbs F Climbing O Kneeling O Lifting>50lbs O Crouching O Reaching F Carrying F Hearing C Walking F Pushing F Talking C Vision C   Environmental Conditions: Noise F Varied Temperatures O Cleaning Agents O Noxious odors O Patient Exposure C Operative Equipment F