Registered Nurse (RN) PCU (FT 7a-7p)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ seeks a registered nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care as a key member of the care team. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with colleagues, and high professional ethics.

Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, administering therapies, educating patients and families, and participating in performance improvement activities while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid NJ RN License and current state license.
• Strong communication and patient/family education abilities.
• Ability to coordinate care across a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Administer and document nursing interventions.
• Manage rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Participate in clinical decision-making and care planning.
• Educate patient and family about disease, care needs and safety.
• Delegate and monitor care delivered by the team.
• Maintain patient safety and standard precautions.
• Participate in orientation and staff development.
• Engage in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain professional competencies.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Team coordination

Education

RN license

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.