Pediatric Pavilion Registered Nurse - Part Time Day Shift

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• 1 year of Pediatric experience preferred
• 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.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers
• 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

Pay

$46.31 - $64.17 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
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

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