Cath Lab Registered Nurse- Per Diem

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, coordinating closely with the health care team, patients and families to optimize outcomes. You will use evidence-based practice, document interventions, and uphold the highest standards of professional ethics in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Your responsibilities include leading care planning, administering therapies, educating patients and families, participating in

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to coordinate a team.
• Must hold a valid NJ RN License and maintain licensure as required by the State of New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments leading to planning and evaluation of a care plan.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions.
• Effectively manages rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Participates in clinical decision-making with the healthcare team.
• Educates patients and families about disease processes, care needs and safety.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by the nursing team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of the healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental competencies.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

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.
• Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
• 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.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications Required

• Required Experience: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills. Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.
• Training / Certification / Licensure: Must have valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual.