Local Contract NICU Registered Nurse - $53-58 per hour
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. -Plans, implements, and documents nursing care based on patient's needs. -Identifies patient needs and determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. -Develops, implements and coordinates individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments. -Initiates assessment based on the patient's problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework. -Performs therapeutic nursing interventions. -Manages care of patients. -Documents care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities. -Advocates for evidence-based practice care standards and supports adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery. -Provides patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice model. -Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education Requirement
- Required Education: ASN
- PREFERRED Education: BSN
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Required Skills & Experience: 1+ year of experience in related specialty.
- PREFERRED Skills & Experience: Pediatrics/PICU
Schedule Notes
- 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- 3 x 12
- Every Other Weekend
Certifications & Licenses
- BLS Certification
- NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license
- NRP Certification