Registered Nurse (RN) (Cardiac Services) (Part Time - not benefit eligible)

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading non-profit healthcare delivery system that includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-based hospital; an ambulatory campus; two senior living facilities; three free-standing community health pavilions; and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County and a repeatedly designated Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, CentraState continues to uphold its reputation as an exceptional place to work.

CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Cardiac Services team. In this role, the RN provides nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with ANA standards, the New Jersey Practice Act, Joint Commission requirements, and established hospital and Nursing Department policies and procedures. The RN also assists physicians by monitoring patients during cardiac testing procedures to ensure safety and accurate clinical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains a complete nursing history and baseline assessment that is systematic, consistent, and continuous. This assessment is communicated effectively and documented.
• Appropriately analyzes health status data to determine nursing diagnosis and needs for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention or services of other clinical professionals.
• Identifies patient problems and formulates nursing diagnosis according to physical, psychological, spiritual/cultural and educational needs in conjunction with a multi disciplinary approach.
• Consistently includes patient and family in the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Administers medications as needed following CSHS policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.
• Maintains and upgrades own nursing practice and development.
• Recognizes adverse reactions to medications and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergencies situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvement strategies.
• Delegates components of care to non-professional caregivers as appropriate.
• Makes decisions that demonstrated knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and patient care management situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care to assure the achievement of maximum outcome
• Provides appropriate interventions for pain.
• Documents pain assessment, intervention and reassessment.
• Notifies physician for unrelieved pain as indicated.
• Provides patient/family education regarding cardiac risk factors.
• Introduces plan for healthy lifestyle changes.
• Educates patient in cardiac disease process and introduces cardiac rehab recovery plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. 
• Two years experience in telemetry or critical care required. Experience in emergency care considered.
• Current NJ RN License required.
• CPR Certification required. 
• ACLS Certification required. 

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

 

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

 

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

 

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

 

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