Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg 4N/S (PT 7a-7p)

Virtua Health; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Marlton, New Jersey is seeking an experienced nurse to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The role involves extensive collaboration with other health care team members and patient education. Applicants must hold a valid New Jersey RN license and possess strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and improvement in patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
• Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.
• Must keep skills updated through ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments leading to patient care plans.
• Administer and document therapeutic interventions.
• Educate patient and family on care needs and safety issues.
• Participate in the orientation and development of healthcare team.

Skills

Assessing patient care

Clinical decision-making

Strong communication skills

Team coordination

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.