Advanced Practice Nurse; Critical Care Unit - Post Heart, Surgical Trauma, and Neuro ICU

Advanced Practice Nurse (Critical Care Unit - Post Open Heart, Surgical Trauma, and Neuro ICU)

Responsible for overseeing the care of a defined patient population as a dominant aspect of the role and is recognized as an interdisciplinary leader within his/her specialty. Responsible for enacting standards of practice and standards of professional performance, consistently demonstrates the core competencies of advanced practice nursing as well as defined specialty competencies.

Work required knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing and three to five years of previous work related experience. Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey. Certification required as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Successful completion of department specific orientation and department specific certifications of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one year of hire.

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care.”

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day Care Program
• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
• 403(b) Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care