Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Program - High Risk OB (PT 7a-7p)

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 61,399 - 83,262; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (403(b) / 401(k))

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees Township, New Jersey is seeking an experienced MCH/OB RN to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within a collaborative healthcare team.

Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, administering therapies, educating patients and families, and participating in performance improvement initiatives. Valid NJ RN license required; competitive hourly pay range $44.57–$60.44.

Qualifications

• Must have NJ RN License and maintain compliance with NJ licensing board policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination with healthcare teams and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and develop plan of care.
• Administer, monitor, and document therapies.
• Participate in clinical decision-making and education of patients and families.
• Delegate and monitor care rendered by the healthcare team.
• Contribute to performance improvement activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team coordination

Nursing knowledge

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

Summary

Previous MCH / OB experience required. 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 other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patients' 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 ongoing education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills.

Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

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.