Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU (Full Time 8:30-9)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Sick leave and disability benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a registered nurse with ICU or Main PACU experience to join the perioperative team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care alongside the healthcare team, maintaining high professional standards.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, coordinating care, educating patients and families, and participating in performance improvement activities while adhering to safety and clinical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have valid NJ RN License.
• Experience coordinating a care team and communicating with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of the patient and develops, implements, and evaluates care plans.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions.
• Manages rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family about disease, care needs and wellness.

Skills

ICU experience

Main PACU experience

Perioperative experience

Communication skills

Team coordination

Job description

Must have critical care experience ICU and or Main PACU experience.

Perioperative Experience Preferred

8:30a-9:00p

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
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.