Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho & Spine OR - FULL TIME

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

EAP

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees Township, NJ is hiring a full-time RN. Shift pattern: 3-12 hour shifts, 6:00 am–6:30 pm. Orthopedic and Spine OR experience preferred, circulating and scrubbing experience preferred.

You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care as part of the health care team. Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing and evaluating care plans, administering therapies, educating patients and families, guiding other staff, and participating in

Qualifications

• Must have NJ RN license and maintain it.
• Strong nursing skills and hospital practices knowledge.
• Excellent communication and ability to coordinate a care team.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer and monitor therapies and document interventions.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and care needs.
• Coordinate with healthcare team and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Participate in performance improvement and maintain competencies.

Skills

Nursing skills

Team coordination

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

Full time, 3 - 12 hour shift with 6a-630p hours.

Orthopedic and Spine OR experience preferred, circulating and scrubbing experience preferred.

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:

• 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.