Ortho/Stroke Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Virtua Health; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 63,565 - 90,532; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly Township, NJ, is seeking a dedicated RN to assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate patient care as part of a collaborative healthcare team. Candidates must have a valid NJ RN License and strong communication skills.

This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care through evidence-based practices and maintain high professional ethics. Interested individuals can look forward to a rewarding environment with a significant role in patient education and clinical decision-making.

The hourly wage is set at $55.93, and the role includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have valid NJ RN License.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process and care needs.
• Participates in clinical decision‑making and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of nursing skills

Ability to coordinate team efforts

Education

Valid 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.

Salary

$55.93 – $55.93 hourly.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including 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.