Registered Nurse (RN) M/S 4A/2B (FT 7p)

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) / 401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As a key member of the health care team, you will coordinate care and communicate with other team members, patients and families, while upholding high professional ethics.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, development and evaluation of care plans, administration of therapies, education for patients and

Qualifications

• Must have valid NJ RN License and be registered with State Board.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate a care team.
• Commitment to ongoing education and adherence to nursing practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient and develops, implements and evaluates plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Manages rapidly changing situations and participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family regarding disease process, care needs and safety.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of the nursing team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Participates in orientation and development of healthcare staff.
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and maintains competencies.

Job description

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

Position Qualifications Required

Required Experience: 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.

Training / Certification / Licensure: 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.

Salary: $44.57 - $60.44 Hourly

Benefits: Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: 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.