MedSurg/Infectious Registered Nurse- Part Time Night Shift

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care as part of a broader care team. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with families, and maintaining high professional standards.

The position requires a valid NJ RN license, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate care across the nursing department. Ongoing education and adherence to safety protocols are essential components of the role.

Qualifications

• Must have valid NJ RN license.
• Licensing must be presented and maintained with the State of New Jersey nursing board.
• Ongoing education and evidence-based practice are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and lead development, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care.
• Administer, monitor and document therapeutic interventions.
• Handle rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Participate in clinical decision-making.
• Educate patient and family about disease, care needs and safety.
• Delegate and monitor care rendered by the care team.
• Apply standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Participate in orientation, education and development of the healthcare team.
• Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain professional and departmental competencies.

Skills

Assessment

Therapy administration

Clinical decision-making

Patient education

Team coordination

Safety principles

Orientation & training

Quality improvement

Professional ethics

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.