RN Resident

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.
  
  The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed to support and augment your orientation experience as you become acclimated to your new role as a professional nurse and acculturated to Hunterdon. The NRP will focus on critical thinking, patient safety, leadership skills, communication skills, evidence based practice and professional development. The program is 12 months with a monthly didactic session and capstone personal project that is presented at graduation.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Facilitate and Coordinate Total Patient Care
• Documentation of Care
• Maintain Professional Development
• Education of patient and family
• Patient Advocate
• Maintain Patient Safety

Qualifications

• Minimum Education:

  • Required:

    • All hires are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR currently enrolled in a BSN program.
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    Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
• Required:

  • None
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  License, Registry or Certification:

  • Required:

    • Current NJ RN licensure and American Heart Association BLS certification. American Heart Association ACLS is required within one year.
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  Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

  • Required:

    • Must complete Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 6 months of hire.