RN-Same Day Surgery (Per Diem, Varied shift)

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provides total, comprehensive care to patients by applying the nursing process utilizing the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. in an organized and systematic manner according to institutional policy in keeping with patient safety principles.
• Completes initial assessment according to policy, reassesses patient condition per policy
• Reviews preoperative paperwork and follows up to ensure completion
• Anticipates changes in the patient’s clinical data and adjusts plan of care
• Collaborates with the patient, significant others and ancillary departments and functions as part of the multidisciplinary health care team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• Provides for actual and anticipated education needs and includes education to meet these needs in the plan of care
• Performs effectively in emergency situations
• Communicates proactively to the health care team plan of care changes in patient condition, the patient progress, the discharge plan and other relevant information
• Documents patient care and required safety checks accurately and legibly
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and improve performance including team membership.
• Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth.
• Contributes to the productivity and professional environment of the department.
• Promotes Professional practice and atmosphere

What We're Looking For

Per diem, Varied shift.

• RN NJ Licensure
• BSN preferred
• Acute care experience preferred,
• At least 1-2 years PACU and SDS experience preferred in acute care setting
• BLS certification, ACLS Preferred, PALS and within 6 months of hire
• Technical skills, Computer Skills
• Certification in ASPAN or specialty preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay• Medical, dental, and vision insurance• 401k with Company match• Generous paid time off• Paid Holidays• Tuition Reimbursement• Advancement and career development opportunities

Influenza Vaccination is a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.