Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Program (PT 7a-7p) - JRI Med Surg 4

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse responsible for assessing, coordinating, and evaluating patient care. The ideal candidate will hold a valid NJ RN License and demonstrate strong nursing skills. Responsibilities include patient assessments, education, and collaboration with healthcare teams. This role ensures high standards of care and team coordination within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey RN License required.
• Knowledge of nursing skills and hospital practices is critical.
• Ongoing education and awareness of current nursing practices are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to develop and implement a care plan.
• Administer and document therapeutic interventions.
• Educate patients and families on care needs.

Skills

Nursing skills

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 a 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.