Behavioral Health Registered Nurse-Per Diem Night Shift BHU

Virtua; Somerset Park (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Burlington Hospital in a Per Diem, Night Shift role. The RN will assess patients, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, delegating tasks as appropriate to the care team.

Requires NJ RN license; 0–1 years experience preferred, Associate's degree required, Bachelor’s preferred. On-site, part-time, night shift with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible colleagues.

Qualifications

• RN license in New Jersey (NJ RN License) is required.
• Associate's degree is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience level: 0–1 years required, 2–4 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient, develop plan of care, implement and evaluate outcomes.
• Administer, monitor and document therapies and interventions.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and care needs.
• Delegate and supervise care by nursing staff and healthcare team.
• Participate in orientation and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Clinical decision-making

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Burlington Hospital - 218 A Sunset Rd

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of nursing care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications Required

Required Experience: 0-1 years' experience required, 2-4 preferred

Required Education: Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred

Training/Certification/Licensure: NJ RN License; Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual

Hourly Rate: $56.41

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to:

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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