Registered Nurse 3 Main

CareWell Health Medical Center; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CareWell Health Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to implement and supervise nursing services in a fast-paced medical/surgical setting. The role directs unit assistants on shift, manages observation status patients and overnight post-op stays, and ensures the plan of care is executed with patient safety in mind.

The RN will teach and counsel patients and families, coordinate with Case Manager for timely discharges, and maintain accurate documentation across the patient record.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license to practice in NJ.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and appropriate nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Performs thorough assessments including physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative aspects.
• Identifies problems and discharge needs; plans care according to standards.
• Administers medications accurately and timely; follows the five rights and uses two patient identifiers.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, coworkers, patients and families; documents in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Communication

Education

RN licensure in NJ

Nursing degree from accredited program

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for implementing and supervising nursing services in the medical and surgical care and gives direction to unit assistants on shift. Implements nursing care in a fast-paced environment primarily with observation status patients and overnight post-op patient stays. Treat actual or potential health problems using the nursing diagnosis and maintain the plan of care. Teach, counsel and provide supportive care to the patient and their significant others.

Registered Nurse - 3 Main

Responsible for implementing and supervising nursing services in the medical and surgical care and gives direction to unit assistants on shift. Implements nursing care in a fast-paced environment primarily with observation status patients and overnight post-op patient stays. Treat actual or potential health problems using the nursing diagnosis and maintain the plan of care. Teach, counsel and provide supportive care to the patient and their significant others.

Essential Functions

• Provides safe and appropriate nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process
• Performs a thorough and timely assessment of patient’s condition including physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative aspects
• Identifies problems/nursing needs including discharge needs
• Intervenes appropriately to address identified problems and needs. Plans care according to standards of care. Manages time efficiently/sets priorities appropriately
• Evaluates effectiveness of care and revises plan if necessary
• Provides education consistent with the patient/family learning abilities and preferences; evaluates outcomes
• Effectively Communicates with physician’s, co-workers, patients, families
• Reports pertinent observations regarding patients to physicians and other health care team members
• Shift report is given on time, accurately and concisely
• Documentation on the patient’s medical record is accurate, complete and concise
• Patient Safety
• Maintains National Patient Safety Goals
• Verifies, coordinates and carries out physicians’ orders accurately
• Coordinates interdepartmental transfers smoothly and efficiently
• Coordinates interdepartmental activities (i.e., lab, radiology, etc.) to ensure timely efficient care
• Communicates and coordinates with Case Manager to ensure timely discharge, patient satisfaction and quality care along the continuum of care
• Practices Universal Standard Precautions
• Demonstrates knowledge of practices department safety procedures, including safe handling of equipment and hazardous substances
• Initiates incident reports appropriately
• Administers medications in an accurate and timely manner
• Follows the 5 “rights” when administering medications
• Uses 2 patient identifiers before administering medications
• Other duties as requested.
• Performs other duties in a timely
• Performs other duties in a through manner.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications

Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of NJ.

Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

One-two years of experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Exposed to unpleasant odors, body waste, communicable diseases. Encounters stress, crisis, emergencies, trauma and death. On feet most of the day, lifts patients and moves heavy equipment. Interacts with family, visitor health team members and other hospital and referral agency personnel.