Registered Nurse-APU (Full Time, Days)

St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs in depth systematic assessment of all assigned patients.

• Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes using the nursing process.

• Implements evaluates and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with care plan.

• Organizes coordinates and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources.

• Maintains an awareness of unit budget.

• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.

• Takes active role in unit-based performance improvement.

• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.

• Complies with established chain of command for work related problems.

• Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the Patient Services Department.

• Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.

• Collaborates with other caregivers to assure appropriate staffing levels on all shifts.

• Must be able to float as needed per unit and hospital policy.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day 4 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently lift carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair bed and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate. Consistently pull up to 10 lbs. Frequently pull up to 250 lbs. with assistance when appropriate. Frequently stoop and bend crouch kneel and climb. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp twist and turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general near far color and peripheral vision depth perception and visual monotony (e.g. computer screen).

EDUCATION:

Current RN license in the State of New Jersey or Pennsylvania based on work location.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One year medical/surgical experience preferred. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Evidence of successful completion of BLS.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years including your present employer. Additionally you areencouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications andlicenses if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!

St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.