Surgical Coordinator RN

Nurse Position

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.

Primary Position Responsibilities :

• Facilitate and Coordinate Total Care
• Documentation of Care
• Maintain Professional Development
• Education of Patient and Family
• Patient Advocate
• Maintain Patient Safety
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Minimum Education : Required : All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) : Required : Three years clinical nursing experience. Preferred : One year Surgical Coordinator experience.

License, Registry or Certification : Required : Current NJ RN licensure and American Heart Association CPR certification. Preferred : Certification in specialty.

Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities : Required : Must pass annual clinical competency based program and mandated in-service education. Unit specific skills may include but not be limited to IV therapy, basic arrhythmia interpretation, vent training, critical care, conscious sedation, Bi-Pap / CPAP and EndTidal CO2. Skills will be determined by a challenge exam and / or skill performance or by completion of a Staff Development course.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and / or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).