Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse- Per Diem

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting in New Jersey. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists and family members to coordinate comprehensive care and ensure evidence-based practices are applied consistently.

You must hold a valid NJ RN License, demonstrate strong communication, and participate in ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of care and patient safety across the

Qualifications

• Must have valid NJ RN License and maintain per NJ Licensing Board requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Pursues ongoing education to stay current with nursing practice.

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 and care needs.
• 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.

Skills

Team coordination

Effective communication

Clinical decision-making

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

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 the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

• 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.
• 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.