What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Prime Healthcare?
St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.
Performs the primary function of a professional nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of assigned clients. Is responsible for knowing and meeting the standards of practice as required by the Nurse Practice Act and accrediting agencies.
Education and Work Experience
1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with approved credentials from the Board of Nursing.
2. A minimum of two (2) years experience in Psychiatric Nursing Services. For Adolescent Services; a minimum of one (1) year experience working with adolescents with psychiatric needs.
3. CPR certified.
4. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
5. A valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New Jersey. Valid driver’s license.
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