MedSurg/Infectious Disease Registered Nurse (RN)- Full Time Night Shift

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mount Holly Township is seeking a dedicated RN to join their team. The role involves assessing and managing patient care while collaborating with healthcare professionals and educating patients and families. Candidates must hold a valid NJ RN License and possess strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, and standards.
• Stays abreast of current nursing practice through ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Educates patients and families regarding disease processes and care needs.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other nursing staff.

Skills

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

Role Statement:

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.

Job Essentials:

- 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.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications:

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.